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S853 JUA

1998 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,344 mi
Last recorded55,344 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 JUA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,344 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,589 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,843 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 44,843 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,242 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,242 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,400 miles

park brake travel quite high (effort ok)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,224 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,224 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 165/65/13 T

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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S853 JUA is a 1998 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S853 JUA, 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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What year was S853 JUA registered?

S853 JUA is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S853 JUA safe to buy?

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