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S707 JJT

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 JJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,742 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 677,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,542 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 60,542 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,528 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,529 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,529 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,086 miles

front no plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2006 58,086 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

high parking brake travel

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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S707 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S707 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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S707 JJT is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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