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L553 GKJ

1994 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,587 mi
Last recorded35,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 GKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,587 miles

Nearside wiper rubber badly split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper rubber badly split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,949 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,379 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,379 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise clutch starting to wear !!

advise front discs rusty !!!!

advise nearside front tyre poor condition !!

advise offside rear tyre poor condition !!! starting to crack up

Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise clutch starting to wear !!

advise front discs rusty !!!!

advise nearside front tyre poor condition !!

advise offside rear tyre poor condition !!! starting to crack up

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 16,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L553 GKJ is a 1994 Kia Pride in White with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L553 GKJ, 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 L553 GKJ registered?

L553 GKJ is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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