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N537 XSA

1996 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 XSA
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 53,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 52,029 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,019 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

bothrear tyres perished

offside tie rod end boot split

slight leak at cat flange. flange corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2005 50,187 miles

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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N537 XSA is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N537 XSA, 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 N537 XSA registered?

N537 XSA is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N537 XSA safe to buy?

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