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L842 MWJ

1994 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,990 mi
Last recorded34,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 MWJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,146 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,722 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,126 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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L842 MWJ is a 1994 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 68,857 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 L842 MWJ, 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 32 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L842 MWJ registered?

L842 MWJ is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L842 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L842 MWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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