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R937 CEU

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 CEU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,672 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f floor panels holed but not within preacribed areas

sill covers fitted to rear unable to fuuly inspect underneath

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to outer coatings being applied

vehicle generally corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 106,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 92,560 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 61,947 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R937 CEU is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R937 CEU, 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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R937 CEU is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 January 1998.

Is R937 CEU safe to buy?

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