MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear bumper insecure
exhaust heat shield rattlering
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
bonnet starting to corrode at front
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L157 PJL is a 1993 Kia Pride in Green 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 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 L157 PJL, 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 L157 PJL registered?
L157 PJL is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L157 PJL safe to buy?
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