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L385 FPD

1994 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride68,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 FPD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,093 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 125,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

advice on lamination n/s top screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 124,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 120,659 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 116,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 111,061 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 110,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 105,525 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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L385 FPD 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 L385 FPD, 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 L385 FPD registered?

L385 FPD is a 1994 Kia Pride, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L385 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 FPD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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