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R925 MNV

1998 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,815 mi
Last recorded54,815 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 MNV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,815 miles

Nearside front floor has corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Offside front floor has corrosion but no in any prescribed areas

Pass 24 Dec 2012 54,509 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased

offside front floor coroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

offside front floor coroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,008 miles

drivers footwell corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 54,002 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers footwell corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

both outer sills coroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,448 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

both outer sills coroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,855 miles

All brake pipes covered in fresh grease,Very slight play in steering rack,very slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,862 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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R925 MNV is a 1998 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R925 MNV, 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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R925 MNV is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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