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R787 SPO

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,739 mi
Last recorded61,739 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 SPO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,739 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating.

Offside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating.

Windscreen has minor scratches on it.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating.

Offside front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating.

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,910 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans

Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,062 miles

Both front c.v boots cracking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 53,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Both front c.v boots cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,850 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 48,850 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake slow to act

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,141 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 44,141 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on in side edge

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,596 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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R787 SPO is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R787 SPO, 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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R787 SPO is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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