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R105 HHO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 HHO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,114 miles

front number plate cracked

ns cv gaiter perished

oil leak

rear tyres

susp soft

Pass 18 May 2009 47,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,642 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bad oil leak from gearbox oil seals

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s door trim insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,584 miles

slight damage front number plate

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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R105 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 55,804 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 R105 HHO, 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 28 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R105 HHO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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