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M954 VSL

1994 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,260 mi
Last recorded68,260 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM954 VSL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,260 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,255 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

repairs to both sills

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,842 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,139 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 61,138 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 57,051 miles

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

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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M954 VSL 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 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 M954 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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M954 VSL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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