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K512 VLJ

1992 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride LX79,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,491 miles

both front arches under bonnet rusty

both front outer sills been welded and coated in undersill

brake and fuel pipes coated in gease

off side front floor been welded

off side rear brake pipe rusty

rear shocker bushes perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2009 101,466 miles

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

both front arches under bonnet rusty

both front outer sills been welded and coated in undersill

brake and fuel pipes coated in gease

off side front floor been welded

off side rear brake pipe rusty

rear shocker bushes perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,104 miles

both outer sills have been welded and covered in under sill

front brake pipe rusty

front to rear brake and fuel lines rusty

rear exhaust box baffeles starting to brake up

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,970 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

offside front c/b boot pearishing

rear brake pipes rusty

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar bushes pearishing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 93,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 93,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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K512 VLJ is a 1992 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 79,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K512 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K512 VLJ registered?

K512 VLJ is a 1992 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K512 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K512 VLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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