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L648 EPE

1994 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 EPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2014 46,591 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes to both front brake hosesgetting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing getting noisy

some corrosion both outer sills at rear

some corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 16 May 2012 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2011 42,366 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,366 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,169 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

uneven wear n/s front tyr

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,169 miles

front brake pads getting low

uneven wear n/s front tyr

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,778 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 33,558 miles

o/s rear hand brake lazy

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,313 miles

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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L648 EPE is a 1994 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L648 EPE, 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 L648 EPE registered?

L648 EPE is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L648 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L648 EPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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