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L496 DKJ

1993 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride L69,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 DKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,895 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,086 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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L496 DKJ is a 1993 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 69,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L496 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L496 DKJ registered?

L496 DKJ is a 1993 Kia Pride L, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L496 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 DKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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