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L229 UUF

1994 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 UUF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2013 60,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

only just met emission requirment

rear off side and near side sills rusty

tick over high

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

only just met emission requirment

rear off side and near side sills rusty

tick over high

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,421 miles

light scratching too windscreen in zones A and B

offside mirror body damaged but secure

Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light scratching too windscreen in zones A and B

offside mirror body damaged but secure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,871 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,774 miles

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

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

all tyres perished on tread

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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L229 UUF is a 1994 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L229 UUF, 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 L229 UUF registered?

L229 UUF is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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