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M658 ARL

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,927 mi
Last recorded158,927 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2005
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM658 ARL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2005 158,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 158,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M658 ARL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M658 ARL, 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 M658 ARL registered?

M658 ARL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 October 1994.

Is M658 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M658 ARL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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