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L43 UCV

1993 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 UCV
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2006 98,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 90,333 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 90,333 miles

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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L43 UCV is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L43 UCV, 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 L43 UCV registered?

L43 UCV is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L43 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L43 UCV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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