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L617 VBX

1993 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 VBX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,584 miles

Nearside headlight slight ingress of moisture.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,584 miles

Nearside headlight slight ingress of moisture.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 66,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L617 VBX is a 1993 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L617 VBX, 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 L617 VBX registered?

L617 VBX is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L617 VBX safe to buy?

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