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L451 DPC

1994 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,700 mi
Last recorded46,700 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL451 DPC
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,700 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,374 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

both number plates poor

rear seats not fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

both number plates poor

rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,110 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres very badly corroded

rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres very badly corroded

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,924 miles

both rear indicators fading.....

front number plate contaminated.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded, advise replacement....

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing.....

o/s/r brake binding slightly.....

wet test .....

Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,924 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicators fading.....

front number plate contaminated.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded, advise replacement....

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing.....

o/s/r brake binding slightly.....

wet test .....

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,659 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....

o/s/f tyre perishing....

rear seats missing....

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,094 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,512 miles

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

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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L451 DPC is a 1994 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 68,857 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 L451 DPC, 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 32 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L451 DPC registered?

L451 DPC is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L451 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L451 DPC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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