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N356 VLS

1995 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 VLS
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,197 miles

car very rusty under side car standing for six mounths

Pass 1 Oct 2007 107,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 107,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 104,321 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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N356 VLS is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N356 VLS, 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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What year was N356 VLS registered?

N356 VLS is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N356 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 VLS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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