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R821 XKL

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 XKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f floor corroded but not within 30cm of any presribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,349 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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R821 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R821 XKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 XKL registered?

R821 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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