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S378 VKL

1998 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride L62,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,164 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 62,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 57,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,039 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 47,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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S378 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride L in Green 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 62,058 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S378 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S378 VKL registered?

S378 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride L, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S378 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 VKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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