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L898 BPE

1993 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 BPE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,694 miles

All four tyres perished

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front number plate cracked in poor condition

Nearside sun visor missing

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear tyre outer walls splitting and in poor condition

Travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,705 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,083 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,197 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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L898 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L898 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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What year was L898 BPE registered?

L898 BPE is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L898 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 BPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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