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M931 VSL

1994 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM931 VSL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam affected by main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted heavily corroded (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension arms bushes split

exhaust system corroded

rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,601 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perished in tread area

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,094 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,142 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside inner wing holed

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor & suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,969 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,187 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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M931 VSL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M931 VSL, 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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M931 VSL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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