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L947 TGN

1994 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 TGN
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 42,644 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 42,644 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 40,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,697 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,697 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 37,454 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,126 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking inner wall

Offside Rear slight cracking inner wall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,824 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 33,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,442 miles

advise o/s rear wheel bearing worn slight noise

Fail 7 Feb 2013 31,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,456 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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L947 TGN is a 1994 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L947 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L947 TGN registered?

L947 TGN is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L947 TGN safe to buy?

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