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L814 VLU

1994 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,641 mi
Last recorded73,641 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 VLU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,641 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 73,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 63,729 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front and both rear brake hose ferrules and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 63,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front and both rear brake hose ferrules and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 57,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 53,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,848 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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L814 VLU is a 1994 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L814 VLU, 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 L814 VLU registered?

L814 VLU is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L814 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 VLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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