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M480 TYB

1994 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,439 mi
Last recorded43,439 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 TYB
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,439 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front brake pipe rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres wornj close to legall limit & perrishing

o/s/f outer side lamp not working (has 2 lamps facing forward)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres wornj close to legall limit & perrishing

o/s/f outer side lamp not working (has 2 lamps facing forward)

o/s/f seat belt slow in retracting

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,677 miles

nsr wheel bearing noisey when spun

osr tyre perished and cracked side wall

osr wheel bearing noisey when spun

slight corosion through out vehicle chassis

Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,677 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre perished and cracked side wall

osr wheel bearing noisey when spun

slight corosion through out vehicle chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,205 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,142 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,407 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,662 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 19,381 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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M480 TYB is a 1994 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M480 TYB, 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 M480 TYB registered?

M480 TYB is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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