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M297 ASW

1995 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,167 mi
Last recorded84,167 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 ASW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,440 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 82,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,618 miles

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

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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M297 ASW is a 1995 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M297 ASW, 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 M297 ASW registered?

M297 ASW is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M297 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 ASW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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