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L142 CPL

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,704 mi
Last recorded106,704 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 CPL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,704 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroding

rear seatbelts are slow to retract

signs of corrosion ti inner and outer sills

slight play in nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroding

rear seatbelts are slow to retract

signs of corrosion ti inner and outer sills

slight play in nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,439 miles

brake pipes rusty

front brake pads low

slight signs of corrosion to floor

Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 94,293 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 94,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,340 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 87,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 79,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L142 CPL is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L142 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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L142 CPL is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 October 1993.

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