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S137 TCL

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,985 mi
Last recorded149,985 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 TCL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 144,824 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 144,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 141,381 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 141,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 136,804 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 136,804 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 133,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 133,209 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,690 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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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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S137 TCL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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