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N292 CES

1995 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,112 mi
Last recorded49,112 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride L66,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 CES
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,066 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

upper section offside rear coil spring fractured not affecting brakes or steering

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,252 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow from exhaust rear box.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,706 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,664 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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N292 CES is a 1995 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 66,262 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N292 CES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N292 CES registered?

N292 CES is a 1995 Kia Pride L, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N292 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N292 CES shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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