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K71 BTG

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,914 mi
Last recorded25,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 BTG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to both rear brake backplates but not seriously weakened or insecure

medium corrosion to both front and o/s rear metal brake pipes but no excessive pitting seen

parts of underside/prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

replacement plastic mirror on o/s is distorted at upper and lower edges but view is just about adequate

Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to both rear brake backplates but not seriously weakened or insecure

medium corrosion to both front and o/s rear metal brake pipes but no excessive pitting seen

parts of underside/prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

replacement plastic mirror on o/s is distorted at upper and lower edges but view is just about adequate

slight binding to o/s rear brake

slight imbalance to front brakes = 10%

Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,909 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to rear backplates but not seriously weakened/insecure

medium corrosion to o/s rear and both front metal brake pipes but no excessive pitting seen

parts of underside, prescribed areas corroded but not yet seriously weakened

rear axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

replacement plastic mirror on offside is distorted at upper and lower edges but view is just about ok

slight binding to o/s rear brake/wheel

slight imbalance to front brakes = 10%

steering is slightly heavy

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion has started in prescribed areas but not seriously weakened

front anti roll bar and rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

o/s mirror view is slightly distorted

rear backplates are corroded but secure

slight binding to o/s rear brake

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,634 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion has started in prescribed areas but not seriously weakened

front anti roll bar and rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

o/s mirror view is slightly distorted

rear backplates are corroded but secure

slight binding to o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,141 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded but no excessive pitting present

plastic glass fitted to offside mirror , view is slightly distorted but ok

rear backplates and rear axle corroded

slight binding at offside rear brake

slight deterioration/cracking to fuel cap seal

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,711 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode but no excessive pitting seen

o/s mirror view is slightly distorted

rear backplates are corroded but secure

slight handbrake travel and slight imbalance to rear footbrake

Fail 5 Jul 2006 24,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode but no excessive pitting seen

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available

rear backplates corroded but secure

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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K71 BTG is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K71 BTG, 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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K71 BTG is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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