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L427 CPC

1993 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 CPC
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,971 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 86,971 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONG ADVISORY: alternator front bearing very very noisey about to fail †

nearside rear tyre scuffed around outer edge †165/70x12 ('T' rated)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,283 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres @ 2mm †plus both front tyres perished †plus offside front tyre scuffed around inner edge † †tyre size 165/70x12 ('T' rated)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,164 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 47,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L427 CPC is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L427 CPC, 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 L427 CPC registered?

L427 CPC is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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