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L878 BPE

1993 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 BPE
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 76,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,703 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side front metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

near side rear outer sill corroded

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

off side front compliance bush worn

off side front floor rust holed

off side front outer side lamp not working

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side front metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

near side rear outer sill corroded

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

off side front compliance bush worn

off side front floor rust holed

off side front outer side lamp not working

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,181 miles

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

off side rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2007 72,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

off side rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L878 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L878 BPE, 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 L878 BPE registered?

L878 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L878 BPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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