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S466 VKL

1998 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Pride LX60,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 110,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside front side light lens damaged

sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 103,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 103,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 96,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 95,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S466 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S466 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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S466 VKL is a 1998 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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