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S357 VKL

1998 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,743 mi
Last recorded54,743 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate discoloured/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/slight drag offside rear wheel/

Fail 4 Oct 2008 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate discoloured/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/slight drag offside rear wheel/

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,570 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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S357 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S357 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 S357 VKL registered?

S357 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S357 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 VKL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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