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K591 HCJ

1993 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK591 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,086 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,587 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,606 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,714 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,746 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 39,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K591 HCJ is a 1993 Kia Pride in White with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 K591 HCJ, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K591 HCJ registered?

K591 HCJ is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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