MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS OPENING DOOR BUT HANDLE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH CABLE TIES.IS NOT THE CORRECT HANDLE FOR THE VEHICLE
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J889 BYB is a 1991 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 J889 BYB, 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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What year was J889 BYB registered?
J889 BYB is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 6 December 1991.
Is J889 BYB safe to buy?
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