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N290 TTA

1995 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,830 mi
Last recorded46,830 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 TTA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,830 miles

c.v joint worn

clutch sliping

Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

clutch sliping

alternator belt worn

c.v joint worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,765 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,828 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 44,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,106 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,759 miles

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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N290 TTA is a 1995 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 65,810 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 N290 TTA, 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 31 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N290 TTA registered?

N290 TTA is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N290 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 TTA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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