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L140 CPL

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 CPL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,494 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s/ f break pipes starting to rust

Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 59,071 miles

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

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

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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L140 CPL is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L140 CPL, 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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What year was L140 CPL registered?

L140 CPL is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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