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M993 VDO

1994 Kia Pride

Pink Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,026 mi
Last recorded36,026 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 VDO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,787 miles

rear of o/s sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,608 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s/f to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s/f to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,137 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,123 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,602 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,281 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 31,278 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,194 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyre's slight cracking on side wall's not to core

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,375 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,314 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 25,314 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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M993 VDO is a 1994 Kia Pride in Pink with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M993 VDO, 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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M993 VDO is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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