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L779 UCD

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,841 mi
Last recorded59,841 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 UCD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 59,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,813 miles

Damage to front number plate

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2014 57,794 miles

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

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

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

Damage to front number plate

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Damage to O/S/R tyre sidewall(run flat?)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,611 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to O/S inner sill

Damage to O/S/R tyre sidewall(run flat?)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding on slightly.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear service brake efforts slightly low.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding on slightly.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear service brake efforts slightly low.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake slightly binding, and noisy

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,791 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,007 miles

As previous test.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 53,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front constant velocity gaiters perrished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge, and is perrishing on inner wall.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,362 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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L779 UCD is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L779 UCD, 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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L779 UCD is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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