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R824 XKL

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 XKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,483 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,335 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

i advise some areas of some brake pipes have slight surface rust have bee clean ed small area of rhf floor getting weak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,501 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 57,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,282 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,282 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R824 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R824 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.

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R824 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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