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M589 TKJ

1995 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2005 52,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills floors, wheel archs, all brake pipes, lot of gresse on the pipes

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills floors, wheel archs, all brake pipes, lot of gresse on the pipes

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

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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M589 TKJ is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M589 TKJ, 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 M589 TKJ registered?

M589 TKJ is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M589 TKJ safe to buy?

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