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L829 BPF

1993 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 BPF
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 831,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 831,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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L829 BPF is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 73,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L829 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L829 BPF registered?

L829 BPF is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L829 BPF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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