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S674 BAF

1998 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,576 mi
Last recorded51,576 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 BAF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,576 miles

slight corrosion to most rear metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to most rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,803 miles

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,028 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slightly reduced damping effect to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,634 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,326 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both front wings

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,326 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both front wings

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,043 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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S674 BAF is a 1998 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S674 BAF, 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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S674 BAF is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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