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M817 TKP

1995 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride65,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 TKP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,317 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,820 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general under body corrsion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,820 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general under body corrsion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,356 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake flexi ferrulls corroded

suspension bushs perished

Fail 25 Mar 2008 69,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake flexi ferrulls corroded

suspension bushs perished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,859 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills corroding

tyres perishing

various suspension bushs perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,380 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake starting to seize

inner sills starting to corrode

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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M817 TKP is a 1995 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M817 TKP, 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 M817 TKP registered?

M817 TKP is a 1995 Kia Pride, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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