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M281 FDL

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 FDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,550 miles

front indicators faded

front nearside inner brake pads looks worn

rear offside sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front indicators faded

front nearside inner brake pads looks worn

rear offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,246 miles

rear nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,151 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,938 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,260 miles

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

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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M281 FDL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M281 FDL, 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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M281 FDL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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