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P605 BSO

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,853 mi
Last recorded49,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 BSO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,853 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 49,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear and offside front brake pipes not clipped in.

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake readings on limit.

nearside rear brake binding.

non obligatory mirror damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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P605 BSO is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P605 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P605 BSO registered?

P605 BSO is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P605 BSO safe to buy?

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