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M898 GFJ

1994 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,801 mi
Last recorded82,801 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 GFJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,801 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 62,801 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 61,193 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,027 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,505 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake ratchet feels rough, holding okay.

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre tread wearing outer edge

offside front tyre treag wearing inner edge

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,749 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,742 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,884 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside inner constant velocity boot insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside inner constant velocity boot insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M898 GFJ is a 1994 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M898 GFJ, 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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M898 GFJ is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M898 GFJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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