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R114 MBC

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 MBC
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 148,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 141,340 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking heavily

under floor fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking heavily

under floor fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 133,343 miles

advise front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 125,572 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 117,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,682 miles

slight discolouration on front regestration plate

Fail 11 Jan 2010 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight discolouration on front regestration plate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise smell of fuel but no apparant leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2009 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise smell of fuel but no apparant leaks

Fail 22 Nov 2007 96,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,786 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 87,786 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,615 miles

advise brake pipes have surface corrision †cv gaiters starting to perish †l/h/f side light lense broken

fuel pipes corroded

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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R114 MBC is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R114 MBC, 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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R114 MBC is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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