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M657 ARL

1994 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,434 mi
Last recorded146,434 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride LX78,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 ARL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 146,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 146,401 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 141,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 141,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 133,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 124,205 miles

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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M657 ARL is a 1994 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 78,058 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 M657 ARL, 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 32 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M657 ARL is a 1994 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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