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K298 BNA

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,404 mi
Last recorded49,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 BNA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 49,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parts of underbody undersealed

Underbody, sills and chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 39,900 miles

Oil leak

Underbody suspension corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,900 miles

Oil leak

Underbody suspension corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 32,728 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,448 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,411 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,411 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 29,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,929 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,223 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,850 miles

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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K298 BNA is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 K298 BNA, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K298 BNA is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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