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S371 VKL

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,378 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion at outer and inner sills and front floors. offside front floor corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area and would not affect steering or braking.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion at outer and inner sills and front floors. offside front floor corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area and would not affect steering or braking.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front floor corroded and holed, nearside front floor corroded neither are within a prescribed area and neither would affect steering or braking.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front floor corroded and holed, nearside front floor corroded neither are within a prescribed area and neither would affect steering or braking.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode surface rust all starring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting todeteriorate

Fail 30 Jan 2008 83,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode surface rust all starring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear no plate starting todeteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,898 miles

both front indicators lense cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2007 81,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fanbelt broke during test

Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,078 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,078 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S371 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S371 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 S371 VKL registered?

S371 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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