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L679 XTL

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 XTL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,029 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,029 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 24,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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L679 XTL is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L679 XTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L679 XTL registered?

L679 XTL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L679 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L679 XTL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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