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S850 SKU

1998 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,002 mi
Last recorded86,002 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 SKU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,934 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 82,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,696 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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S850 SKU is a 1998 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S850 SKU, 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 S850 SKU registered?

S850 SKU is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S850 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 SKU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S850 SKU have outstanding finance?

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