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J993 VHK

1991 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,176 mi
Last recorded41,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ993 VHK
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 41,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aux belt cracking

both front anti roll bar rubbers perished

both rear springs corroded

front pads 50 percent worn discs slightly pitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 May 2011 39,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel starting to stick slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 May 2008 34,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 32,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 32,407 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake balance close to max on 22% ( max 25% )

nearside & offside track control arms bushes stliting up

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,532 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 30,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J993 VHK is a 1991 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J993 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J993 VHK registered?

J993 VHK is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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