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N852 VBA

1995 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 VBA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,745 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed monitor codition (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 79,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed monitor codition (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wheel bearings not tested due to severe brake binds

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wheel bearings not tested due to severe brake binds

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s wiper worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,647 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s wiper worn

Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,258 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,245 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,618 miles

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

o/s + n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,577 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,976 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 57,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,385 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 55,377 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,421 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 53,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N852 VBA is a 1995 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N852 VBA, 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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N852 VBA is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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