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L258 LSX

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

54,470 mi
Last recorded54,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 LSX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 54,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,244 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,244 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,496 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 50,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,715 miles

exhaust rattle - internal - centre silencer

offside headlamp - minor damage - not affectingbeam pattern

Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rattle - internal - centre silencer

offside headlamp - minor damage - not affectingbeam pattern

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,881 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 44,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,628 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded through

offside front floor corroded trough

Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor corroded through

offside front floor corroded trough

Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,533 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,900 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,385 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 33,848 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,262 miles

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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L258 LSX is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 L258 LSX, 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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L258 LSX is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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