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R844 XKL

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,622 mi
Last recorded63,622 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 XKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,225 miles

Front bonnet corrosion damage

N/S rear light damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,225 miles

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

Front bonnet corrosion damage

N/S rear light damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,047 miles

Bodywork showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,047 miles

Bodywork showing signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 57,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,359 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,377 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,865 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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R844 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R844 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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What year was R844 XKL registered?

R844 XKL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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