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L881 BPE

1993 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 BPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,425 miles

both rear sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,017 miles

front & rear floors cororded rear sills coroded general underbody corrosion tested in wet

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,014 miles

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

front & rear floors cororded rear sills coroded general underbody corrosion tested in wet

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,657 miles

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

Oil leak

general body corrosion and previous welded repairs

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 65,273 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general vehicle condition getting poor only just passed emissions test

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,556 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,693 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise:-Clutch worn

slight grease discharge from both front outer driveshaft gaiters

Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,715 miles

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

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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L881 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 L881 BPE, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L881 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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