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S729 BKN

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,756 mi
Last recorded26,756 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 BKN
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,756 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 26,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 20,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,870 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,358 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 18,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

wiperblades smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,944 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,908 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,107 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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S729 BKN is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S729 BKN, 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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S729 BKN is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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