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S380 VKL

1998 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on coil spring

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,441 miles

condition of cv boots

corrosion rear brake pipes and nearside main BORDERLINE

corrosion to fuel pipes

offside rear light lense fadeing BORDERLINE

play nearside rear wheel bearing

wear nearside front shocker leg

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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S380 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 60,364 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S380 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S380 VKL registered?

S380 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S380 VKL safe to buy?

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