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L608 GKL

1994 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,901 mi
Last recorded80,901 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride LX78,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 GKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,816 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 73,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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L608 GKL is a 1994 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L608 GKL, 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 L608 GKL registered?

L608 GKL is a 1994 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L608 GKL safe to buy?

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