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L162 AFX

1993 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 AFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

front brakes binding slightly

nearside front accident damaged

nearside headlight beam high and low dim?

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,899 miles

NSF wheel slightly binding

NSR and OSR tyres slightly cracked

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF wheel slightly binding

NSR and OSR tyres slightly cracked

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,983 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 33,388 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,486 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,522 miles

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

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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L162 AFX is a 1993 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L162 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L162 AFX registered?

L162 AFX is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L162 AFX safe to buy?

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