1993 KIA Pride 1.3L Petrol · K978 WEL
1993 KIA Pride (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05/07/1993. Recorded mileage 69,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA PRIDE
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1324cc
K978 WEL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 69,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K978 WEL Mileage History
- 13/04/200766,485 mi
- 20/04/200766,504 mi+19 mi
- 14/04/200866,790 mi+286 mi
- 14/04/200866,790 mi
- 05/05/200967,969 mi+1,179 mi
- 27/04/201069,013 mi+1,044 mi
- 05/05/201069,057 mi+44 mi
- 14/03/201469,167 mi+110 mi
- 20/03/201469,178 mi+11 mi
- 13/03/201569,423 mi+245 mi
- 05/09/202269,483 mi+60 mi
- 05/09/202269,483 mi
- 16/09/202369,656 mi+173 mi
- 16/10/202369,696 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 194 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
K978 WEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Kia Pride (K978 WEL) between April 2007 and October 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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