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K817 KMY

1993 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride L69,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 KMY
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,293 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,302 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 88,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 82,362 miles

1 front tyres near to limit †2 back box slight blow †3 small chip in windscreen

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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K817 KMY is a 1993 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 69,744 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 K817 KMY, 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 33 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 K817 KMY registered?

K817 KMY is a 1993 Kia Pride L, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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