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N487 STA

1996 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 STA
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,688 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front passenger door has restricted opening due to body damage.

n/s body panel damage.

n/s headlamp corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 98,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front passenger door has restricted opening due to body damage.

n/s body panel damage.

n/s headlamp corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 84,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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N487 STA is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N487 STA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N487 STA registered?

N487 STA is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N487 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 STA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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