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M785 TKM

1995 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,366 mi
Last recorded50,366 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 TKM
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front suspension strut top rubber mounts starting to seperate.

both front track control arm bushes cracking.

both rear backplate steel brake pipes corroded.

both rear outer seat belts require assistance to fully retract.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

nearside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

rear of brake master cylinder damp and fluid level low.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front suspension strut top rubber mounts starting to seperate.

both front track control arm bushes cracking.

both rear backplate steel brake pipes corroded.

both rear outer seat belts require assistance to fully retract.

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

nearside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

rear of brake master cylinder damp and fluid level low.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,095 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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M785 TKM is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M785 TKM, 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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M785 TKM is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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