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L556 KAV

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,428 mi
Last recorded108,428 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 KAV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 108,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

right headlamp poor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,288 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres may be smaller than required 135 instead of 145

Fail 3 Nov 2008 104,282 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes corroded and need attention

left c/v joint noisey and needs replacing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 96,944 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 96,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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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L556 KAV is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 L556 KAV, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L556 KAV registered?

L556 KAV is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 September 1993.

Is L556 KAV safe to buy?

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