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K453 VBV

1993 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,590 mi
Last recorded85,590 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 VBV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,590 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,055 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,280 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 77,261 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,822 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 70,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 66,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,001 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 61,999 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls perished and split

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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K453 VBV is a 1993 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K453 VBV, 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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K453 VBV is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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