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K73 MDS

1992 Kia Pride L

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride L77,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 MDS
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,779 miles

minium reserve travel on handbrake and minium travel on service brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 83,293 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 81,881 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,881 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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K73 MDS is a 1992 Kia Pride L in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 77,559 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K73 MDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K73 MDS registered?

K73 MDS is a 1992 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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