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K540 CSF

1992 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 CSF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

fuel lines corroded no leaks

nearside rear wheel arch edges corroded

offside rear tyre starting to show cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,248 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 63,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre tread 3mm 165/70r12

nearside rear wheel arch badly corroding

offside front and nearside front brake pipes from flex hoses corroding

play/wear in offside front trackrod end

roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

suspect catylist convertor collappsed/rattling

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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K540 CSF is a 1992 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 K540 CSF, 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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What year was K540 CSF registered?

K540 CSF is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K540 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 CSF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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