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R721 UBV

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 UBV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,876 miles

Gear knob slightly loose

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

Bonded steering wheel cover starting to separate from steering wheel

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Rear brakes imbalanced - offside not performing as well as nearside, indicating that adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 23 Jul 2009 103,876 miles

Bonded steering wheel cover starting to separate from steering wheel

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Gear knob slightly loose

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced - offside not performing as well as nearside, indicating that adjustment or repair may be necessary

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,353 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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R721 UBV is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue 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 R721 UBV, 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 R721 UBV registered?

R721 UBV is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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