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M298 ASW

1995 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,953 mi
Last recorded65,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 ASW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,953 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion rear inner sills. Slight perishing at track control arm bushes.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 61,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion outer sills & brake pipes at rear. Slight perishing outer cv boots & track control arm bushes.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,639 miles

Slight corrosion outer sills & brake pipes at rear. Slight perishing outer cv boots & track control arm bushes.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight cracking outer cv boots & track control arm rubbers. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,750 miles

Slight cracking outer cv boots & track control arm rubbers. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,973 miles

Slight cracking in outer cv boots & track control arm bushes. Nail in O/S/R tyre. Slight corrosion brake pipes.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking in outer cv boots & Track control arm bushes. Nail in O/S/R tyre. Slight corrosion brake pipes.

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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M298 ASW is a 1995 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M298 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 M298 ASW registered?

M298 ASW is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M298 ASW safe to buy?

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