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L104 USM

1993 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,499 mi
Last recorded40,499 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 USM
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 40,499 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion fuel pipes, exhaust mid/rear sections. Also slight blow out from mid/rear sections. Slight perishing all 4 tyres and front arm bushes. O/S mirror glass cracked.

Fail 20 May 2008 40,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion O/S outer sill, fuel pipes, exhaust mid/rear sections. Also slight blow out from mid/rear sections. Slight perishing all 4 tyres and front arm bushes.O/S mirror glass cracked.

Pass 18 May 2007 36,247 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes, outer sils & mid/rear exhaust. Slight perishing front suspension bushes. Slight cracking nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter.

Fail 18 May 2007 36,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Slight corrosion front & Rear brake pipes, Outer sills & Mid/rear exhaust. Slight perishing front suspension track control arm bushes.

Pass 16 May 2006 32,602 miles

N/S headlamp condensated. Slight corrosion outer sills & brake pipes. Slight cracking cv boots & track control arm bushes. Slight wear n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 12 May 2006 32,586 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes - greased. Slight corrosion rear outer sills. Slight cracking outer cv boots & track control arm bushes.

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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L104 USM is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 73,927 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L104 USM, 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 L104 USM registered?

L104 USM is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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