MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R721 UBV?
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What year was R721 UBV registered?
R721 UBV is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R721 UBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R721 UBV 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.
Does R721 UBV have outstanding finance?
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