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L993 WBJ

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 WBJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2006 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2005 72,546 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 72,545 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear wiper missing

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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L993 WBJ is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L993 WBJ, 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 L993 WBJ registered?

L993 WBJ is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L993 WBJ safe to buy?

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