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J617 OBC

1992 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,472 mi
Last recorded148,472 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 OBC
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 148,452 miles

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

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 146,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 146,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 144,881 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 144,210 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 143,993 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 143,993 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 143,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 141,940 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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J617 OBC is a 1992 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J617 OBC, 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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J617 OBC is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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