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R206 MFE

1998 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 MFE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,437 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,089 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,886 miles

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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R206 MFE is a 1998 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R206 MFE, 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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What year was R206 MFE registered?

R206 MFE is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R206 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 MFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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