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L897 CKL

1993 Kia Pride LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,311 mi
Last recorded100,311 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride LX73,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 CKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 100,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,128 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,004 miles

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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L897 CKL is a 1993 Kia Pride LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 73,927 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 L897 CKL, 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 33 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 L897 CKL registered?

L897 CKL is a 1993 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L897 CKL safe to buy?

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