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M204 TAO

1995 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 TAO
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,565 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,719 miles

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

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

front registration plate has slight crack

Pass 22 Nov 2005 81,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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M204 TAO is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M204 TAO, 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 31 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 M204 TAO registered?

M204 TAO is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 13 July 1995.

Is M204 TAO safe to buy?

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