1998 KIA Pride 1.3L Petrol · S344 VKL
1998 KIA Pride (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 74,165 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA PRIDE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S344 VKL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2009
- 74,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S344 VKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Kia Pride (S344 VKL) between October 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
S344 VKL Mileage History
- 28/10/200540,375 mi
- 17/10/200650,062 mi+9,687 mi
- 16/10/200755,529 mi+5,467 mi
- 17/10/200755,530 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/200860,168 mi+4,638 mi
- 24/10/200860,168 mi
- 27/10/200974,165 mi+13,997 mi
Average of roughly 8,455 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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