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W197 PRF

2000 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PRF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,653 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 21,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2008 21,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,023 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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W197 PRF is a 2000 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 W197 PRF, 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 26 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W197 PRF registered?

W197 PRF is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W197 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 PRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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