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M589 FDL

1994 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 FDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,101 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,671 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,010 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,515 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Aug 2007 69,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin, 3mm

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake reading low.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 67,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front pads look low.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 65,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 65,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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M589 FDL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 M589 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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What year was M589 FDL registered?

M589 FDL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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