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R923 XAT

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 XAT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,096 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle various areas of early corrossion acceptable at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 71,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,595 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 63,595 miles

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

oil leak

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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R923 XAT is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R923 XAT, 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 R923 XAT registered?

R923 XAT is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R923 XAT safe to buy?

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