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K142 MEJ

1992 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 MEJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,202 miles

slight roughness in rear o/s wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight roughness in rear o/s wheel bearing.

under-body surface corrosion on rear suspension & brake parts.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,134 miles

rear o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,147 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,904 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,976 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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K142 MEJ is a 1992 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K142 MEJ, 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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K142 MEJ is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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