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M229 AOR

1995 Kia Pride

Pink Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 AOR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,465 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 13 Jan 2009 100,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,249 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 97,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,043 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 89,043 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M229 AOR is a 1995 Kia Pride in Pink with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M229 AOR, 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 M229 AOR registered?

M229 AOR is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M229 AOR safe to buy?

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