MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate very slightly cracked
fuel pipes corroded
general corrosion front to rear of vehicle
rear no plate slightly faded
slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch area
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate very slightly cracked
fuel pipes corroded
general corrosion front to rear of vehicle
rear no plate slightly faded
slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch area
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?
Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 ENY is a 1998 Kia Pride L in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 62,058 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R189 ENY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R189 ENY registered?
R189 ENY is a 1998 Kia Pride L, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R189 ENY safe to buy?
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