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M542 WTR

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 WTR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,410 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 63,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 63,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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M542 WTR is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M542 WTR, 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 M542 WTR registered?

M542 WTR is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M542 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 WTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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