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S499 KUA

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 KUA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,678 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hole in drivers floor pan

nearside front side light lens damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,850 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,724 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front and rear coil springs are corroded

both front brake pipes are corroded in places

nearside rear foot brake effort -low

slight exhaust blow at front "cat" joint

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,020 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 69,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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S499 KUA is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S499 KUA, 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 S499 KUA registered?

S499 KUA is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S499 KUA safe to buy?

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