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L610 AKO

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,377 mi
Last recorded66,377 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL610 AKO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,377 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Noise from offside front wheel when rotated anti clock wise

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Windscreen cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Noise from offside front wheel when rotated anti clock wise

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 494,419 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges but tread is not cut as deep

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Crack in windscreen

Nearside front indicator repeared with tape

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slightly uneven rear brake application

Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges but tread is not cut as deep

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Crack in windscreen

Nearside front indicator repeared with tape

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slightly uneven rear brake application

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,825 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre has cuts in tread and is perished

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,197 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 31,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise tyres are perished

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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L610 AKO is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L610 AKO, 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 L610 AKO registered?

L610 AKO is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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