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R957 XDM

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,098 mi
Last recorded22,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 XDM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2010 21,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,713 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges- still legal

both outer cv boots deteriorating

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s/r inner wing corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,713 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges- still legal

both outer cv boots deteriorating

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s/r inner wing corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,907 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal

both outer cv boots cracking

front registration plate deteriorating

metal brake pipes to and from n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still legal

both outer cv boots cracking

front registration plate deteriorating

metal brake pipes to and from n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,850 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s floor to sill flange corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,577 miles

both floor to sill flanges corroding

both rear tyres - treads cracking/perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2006 17,577 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

both floor to sill flanges corroding

both rear tyres - treads perishing/cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2005 15,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 15,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R957 XDM is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R957 XDM, 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 R957 XDM registered?

R957 XDM is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R957 XDM safe to buy?

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