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N489 ENM

1996 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 ENM
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,624 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 70,618 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 65,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

near side front door lock

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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N489 ENM is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Green 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 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 N489 ENM, 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 N489 ENM registered?

N489 ENM is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N489 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 ENM 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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