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S939 VKJ

1998 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,471 mi
Last recorded89,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride55,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s door taped up

Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,656 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Travel on brake pedal. Efficiency okay at test.

nsf track rod end and lower ball joint ball joint covers split

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Travel on brake pedal. Efficiency okay at test.

Pass 28 May 2008 81,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 74,838 miles

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

nearside track rod end boot split

Pass 31 May 2006 64,676 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 64,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

not a lot of reserve pedal travel

Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,388 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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S939 VKJ 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 S939 VKJ, 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 S939 VKJ registered?

S939 VKJ is a 1998 Kia Pride, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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