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H279 XYA

1991 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,734 mi
Last recorded155,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 XYA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,734 miles

nearside rear chassis corroed

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 155,417 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear chassis corroed

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 138,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,163 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 122,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side body work has damage front door and wing not effecting closer or opening of door and has no jaged edges

off side body work showing signs of rear wheel arch slight corriosion starting

rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 14 Apr 2012 107,243 miles

near side body work has damage front door and wing not effecting closer or opening of door and has no jaged edges

off side body work showing signs of rear wheel arch slight corriosion starting

rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,779 miles

advise rear upper springs starting to show signs of slight corrosion

advise slight noise from offside front wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise rear upper springs starting to show signs of slight corrosion

advise slight noise from offside front wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate showing age

Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,748 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate showing age

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,705 miles

advise slight play on rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,423 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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H279 XYA is a 1991 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H279 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H279 XYA is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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