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R689 AKM

1998 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,540 mi
Last recorded72,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 AKM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 72,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre of outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rusted hole in front floor, is outside of prescribed areas.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,395 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,355 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rusting on underbody and suspension-corrosion almost through in places on bodywork

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,037 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,761 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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R689 AKM is a 1998 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R689 AKM, 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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R689 AKM is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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