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N385 JMW

1995 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 JMW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 58,433 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lense slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 46,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lense slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,209 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 43,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side repeater lens slight damage

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,653 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,485 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,032 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,198 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear centre seat belt scagged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 26,198 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear centre seat belt scagged

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 24,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,950 miles

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 20,318 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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N385 JMW is a 1995 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N385 JMW, 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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N385 JMW is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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