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L423 OCL

1993 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 OCL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 99,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,471 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear valance corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 71,334 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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L423 OCL is a 1993 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L423 OCL, 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 L423 OCL registered?

L423 OCL is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L423 OCL safe to buy?

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