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R448 WUD

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,800 mi
Last recorded42,800 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 WUD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,699 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

OS/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,447 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 23,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,421 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre defective

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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R448 WUD is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R448 WUD, 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 R448 WUD registered?

R448 WUD is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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