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M550 ASM

1994 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 ASM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 69,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,062 miles

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

off side and nearside brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

off side and nearside brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,412 miles

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

osr and nearside wheel brgs slight

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,531 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,910 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2005 39,165 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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M550 ASM is a 1994 Kia Pride in Blue 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 M550 ASM, 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 M550 ASM registered?

M550 ASM is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 December 1994.

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