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L889 VRL

1994 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 VRL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 72,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

alternator belt broken

natural idle speed a little high

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 69,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,151 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust rattling (baffle/converter)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 67,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,961 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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L889 VRL is a 1994 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L889 VRL, 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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L889 VRL is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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