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P174 PUG

1996 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,048 mi
Last recorded79,048 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 PUG
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,048 miles

all previous vt 32 advisory items need to be rectified 391261547271

Fail 29 Aug 2007 79,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers slightly deteriated, not seriously smeering windscreen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing both walls of tyre, cords not exposed

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 71,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P174 PUG is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P174 PUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P174 PUG registered?

P174 PUG is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P174 PUG safe to buy?

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