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M246 GDL

1994 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 GDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,020 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 83,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,259 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 77,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,108 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 75,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 72,177 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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M246 GDL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M246 GDL, 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 M246 GDL registered?

M246 GDL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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