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M796 EFD

1994 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

63,051 mi
Last recorded63,051 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride LX78,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 EFD
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

child seat,fitted N/S/R

Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

child seat,fitted N/S/R

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,127 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 45,123 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 34,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 34,554 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M796 EFD is a 1994 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M796 EFD, 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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M796 EFD is a 1994 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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