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L893 BPE

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,225 mi
Last recorded29,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 BPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,225 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade rubber worn. †n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,493 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 27,489 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal bite high. †o/s/f outer c/v boot badly cracked & perished. †n/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished. †n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge. †o/s/f & rear tyres cracked & perished.

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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L893 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 L893 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L893 BPE registered?

L893 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L893 BPE safe to buy?

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