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L178 AFX

1994 Kia Pride

Silver Diesel 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,570 mi
Last recorded49,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 AFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,914 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 43,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,064 miles

n/s front fog light lense cracked

n/s rear tyre has some tread distorsion advie replace tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front sun visor is not fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,890 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,890 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,740 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,740 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r slight bind on brake

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,060 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,347 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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L178 AFX is a 1994 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 68,857 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 L178 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 32 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L178 AFX registered?

L178 AFX is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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