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L953 VTP

1994 Kia Pride L

White Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Pride L58,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 VTP
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 75,996 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 75,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,551 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L953 VTP is a 1994 Kia Pride L in White with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 58,600 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 L953 VTP, 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 32 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 L953 VTP registered?

L953 VTP is a 1994 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L953 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 VTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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