MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both track rod end boots split
front brake discs corroded
front floors corroded both sides
n/s rear tyre perished
rear brakes slightly uneven
slight play in steering rack ends
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both track rod end boots split
front brake discs corroded
front floors corroded both sides
n/s rear tyre perished
slight play in steering rack ends
brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect
n/s mirrow glass cracked
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s front floor corroded
radiator grille broken
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s front floor corroded
radiator grille broken
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK.
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ADVICE: N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
ADVICE: REAR WIPER BLADE U/S
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S137 TCL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S137 TCL, 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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What year was S137 TCL registered?
S137 TCL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S137 TCL safe to buy?
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