CarVerify

Free Car Check

R734 DVV

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 DVV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

deteration to exhaust system

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

deteration to exhaust system

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,153 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

rear nearside door wont open

slight damage to offside front indicator lamp

Fail 16 Nov 2011 81,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

deteration to wiper blades

rear nearside door wont open

slight damage to offside front indicator lamp

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

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

offside number plate lamp dim

slight damage to offside front indicator lamp

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

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

offside number plate lamp dim

slight damage to offside front indicator lamp

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,532 miles

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

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

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

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

deterioration of both front brake discs(inner face).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

perishing of both rear tyres.

rusted suspension components.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,219 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,219 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 48,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 41,515 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 41,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
Full Kia Pride reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R734 DVV is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R734 DVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R734 DVV?

You can check the full history of R734 DVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R734 DVV registered?

R734 DVV is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R734 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 DVV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R734 DVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R734 DVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.