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S532 KUT

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,745 mi
Last recorded64,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 KUT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,745 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 64,745 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,277 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills covered in plastic difficult to check

Fail 21 Aug 2024 64,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills covered in plastic difficult to check

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,792 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Coil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables slightly sticking

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipes covered in grease

Coil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables slightly sticking

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both [Inner] Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes covered in grease

Coil spring corroded Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV boot cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,352 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly seized

Nearside wiper soon require replacing

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,483 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,950 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,957 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,852 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,892 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,068 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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S532 KUT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S532 KUT, 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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S532 KUT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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