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L883 BPE

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,992 mi
Last recorded112,992 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 BPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f o/s/f floors holed not in any area

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,169 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn Away

Front Both Suspension Springs Corroded

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

Offside Damaged

Offside Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Offside Front Inner Sill Excessive Corrosion But Not Within 30cm Of Prescribed Area

Offside Rear Inner Sill Has Some Corrosion But Not Holed

Oil Leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear As Marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn Away

Front Both Suspension Springs Corroded

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

Offside Damaged

Offside Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Offside Front Inner Sill Excessive Corrosion But Not Within 30cm Of Prescribed Area

Offside Rear Inner Sill Has Some Corrosion But Not Holed

Oil Leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,861 miles

Brakes and suspension corroded

Oil leaks

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,433 miles

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

front number plate loose

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge-just legal

offside front floor corroded-and holed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,642 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,642 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,820 miles

both front cv gaiters starting to perish.

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

slight oil leak from fuel pump area.

slight play in n/s of rack.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,240 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut and tread low on edges

offside rear wing/wheel arch damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked

offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

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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L883 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L883 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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L883 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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