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L921 SBG

1993 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 SBG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,724 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 59,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,977 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,592 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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L921 SBG is a 1993 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L921 SBG, 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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L921 SBG is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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