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L816 UGB

1993 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride L69,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 UGB
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 57,666 miles

both c.v. gaiters deteriorated front discs partly pitted

Pass 30 May 2007 44,421 miles

front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 44,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 41,883 miles

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 23 May 2006 41,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

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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L816 UGB is a 1993 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L816 UGB, 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 L816 UGB registered?

L816 UGB is a 1993 Kia Pride L, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L816 UGB safe to buy?

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