MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,165 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake flexi hoses ferrels rusty
both rear tyres cracking on sidewall
brake pipes have been greased
signs of tail pipe of exhaust catching rear panel
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake flexi hoses ferrels rusty
both rear tyres cracking on sidewall
brake pipes have been greased
signs of tail pipe of exhaust catching rear panel
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres close to legal limit
exhaust in poor general condition
front discs poor condition
o/s/r tyre perished
rear shockers becoming weak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake pipe covered with grease
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S344 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S344 VKL, 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 S344 VKL registered?
S344 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is S344 VKL safe to buy?
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