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L97 AFX

1993 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,405 mi
Last recorded43,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 AFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,405 miles

most metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

most metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 34,857 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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L97 AFX is a 1993 Kia Pride in Green 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 L97 AFX, 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 L97 AFX registered?

L97 AFX is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L97 AFX safe to buy?

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