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J503 NKL

1992 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 NKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2008 141,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 130,100 miles

advisories as test no.223285187062

Fail 26 Mar 2007 130,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 126,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 126,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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J503 NKL is a 1992 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J503 NKL, 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 34 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J503 NKL registered?

J503 NKL is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J503 NKL safe to buy?

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