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N143 OKG

1996 Kia Pride L

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride L65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 OKG
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 67,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 67,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 65,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls starting to show signs of splitting

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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N143 OKG is a 1996 Kia Pride L in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N143 OKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N143 OKG registered?

N143 OKG is a 1996 Kia Pride L, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N143 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N143 OKG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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