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S520 JJT

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,780 mi
Last recorded64,780 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion starting to appear around offside and near side outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 31,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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S520 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S520 JJT, 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 S520 JJT registered?

S520 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S520 JJT safe to buy?

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