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K378 VKE

1993 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 VKE
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 75,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight leak at rear exhaust section

Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,681 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,681 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2005 65,982 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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K378 VKE is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 73,927 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K378 VKE, 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 33 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 K378 VKE registered?

K378 VKE is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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