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M545 KOH

1994 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 KOH
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all shock absorbers sort

body/chasis/suspension/brakes corroded

both rear tyre treads worn on edge

exhaust system corroded

left mirror damaged

windscren damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay rusty

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Front number plate cracked

Left front beam image poor

Left front mirror security

Left sill rusty

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right front seatbelt slow retract

Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,614 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay rusty

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Front number plate cracked

Left front beam image poor

Left front mirror security

Left sill rusty

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right front seatbelt slow retract

Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,447 miles

all shocks soft

brake pipe corrosion

front discs slight distortion

front indicator damaged

left front brake sticking on

left rear wheel bearing noisey

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread worn

sills corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,447 miles

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

all shocks soft

brake pipe corrosion

front discs slight distortion

front indicator damaged

left front brake sticking on

left rear wheel bearing noisey

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread worn

sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2005 56,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 56,345 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front number plate cracked

Left front mirror security

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under body corrosion

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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M545 KOH is a 1994 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M545 KOH, 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 M545 KOH registered?

M545 KOH is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M545 KOH safe to buy?

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