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M164 BDE

1994 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,732 mi
Last recorded45,732 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride LX78,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 BDE
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,732 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Slight play in offside front strut top mounting †Both front antiroll bar bushes perishing †Tyre size 165/70TR12

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,389 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

near side front seat belt retracting device weak and sticking but retracts with little help

near side wiper starting to split

numerous bushes perished and starting to split

off side front tyre 1.6mm slightly out of shape

off side rear wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,609 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 37,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front anti roll bar outer bushes perishing

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight leak o/s/r shocker

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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M164 BDE is a 1994 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 78,058 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M164 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M164 BDE registered?

M164 BDE is a 1994 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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