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L599 JVU

1994 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,974 mi
Last recorded99,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride LX78,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 JVU
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 99,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,791 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 97,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 94,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 92,281 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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L599 JVU is a 1994 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 78,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L599 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L599 JVU registered?

L599 JVU is a 1994 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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