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S706 ACT

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 ACT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,181 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 62,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake flexi hoses have corroded ferruls.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,471 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,738 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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S706 ACT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S706 ACT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S706 ACT registered?

S706 ACT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S706 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S706 ACT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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