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N688 YKR

1995 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Pride LX65,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 YKR
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade split

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,261 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,258 miles

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

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

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

engine/gearbox stabiliser bar bush worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,403 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,128 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N688 YKR is a 1995 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N688 YKR, 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 N688 YKR registered?

N688 YKR is a 1995 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N688 YKR safe to buy?

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