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M685 YCL

1994 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 YCL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,109 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

ns mirror cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,548 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,029 miles

advise all steel fuel pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,494 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M685 YCL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M685 YCL, 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 M685 YCL registered?

M685 YCL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M685 YCL safe to buy?

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