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S597 JJT

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 41,501 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,744 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear perished sidewall

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perished sidewall

coolant leak nearside of engine, however not leaking at this time

exhaust leak at manifold/ system

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,476 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf brake slightly binding

osf outer cv gaitor slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components are corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear tyres are perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 21,040 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components are corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear tyres are perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,215 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,215 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,231 miles

Front & rear coil springs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion showing to both outer sills

Small oil leak

n/s/rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,229 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front & rear coil springs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion showing to both outer sills

Small oil leak

n/s/rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,186 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight grease leak from n/s CV gaiter

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 18,183 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight grease leak from n/s CV gaiter

Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to get rusty.

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 15,875 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to get rusty.

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2008 14,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,752 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,837 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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S597 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S597 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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S597 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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