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M953 RTM

1994 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 RTM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s/f/inner seal corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f/inner seal corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,927 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill at rear starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 52,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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M953 RTM is a 1994 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M953 RTM, 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 M953 RTM registered?

M953 RTM is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M953 RTM safe to buy?

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