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L678 EPE

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,520 mi
Last recorded24,520 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 EPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 24,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,790 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 23,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,046 miles

front number plate poor condition close to a fail

Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,456 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,625 miles

front registration plate detearearating

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

All four tyres getting low on outer edge of thread

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,721 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

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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L678 EPE is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L678 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 L678 EPE registered?

L678 EPE is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L678 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L678 EPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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