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L305 UMR

1993 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 UMR
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 68,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper arm insecure but still clearing the screen effectively

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,686 miles

see advises as test no 421485157276

Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,675 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper arm loose into vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both cv boots deteriating

handbrake cable slight deteriatin, no signs of strands breaking at time of test

os rear tyre well worn & cracking

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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L305 UMR is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Blue 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 73,927 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L305 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L305 UMR registered?

L305 UMR is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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