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K835 VFJ

1993 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,424 mi
Last recorded24,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK835 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre sidewalls are cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front & near side rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,927 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres are slightly perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

all lights flicker on tick over

both rear wheel bearings slighly noisey, not rough at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

all lights flicker on tick over

both rear wheel bearings slighly noisey, not rough at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,423 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F c.v boot deteriorated.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 23,423 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking.

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F c.v boot deteriorated.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid leval getting low

tyres cracking on iner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,516 miles

near side rear service brake low on performace compared to off side

tailgate stay weak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,661 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K835 VFJ is a 1993 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K835 VFJ, 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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K835 VFJ is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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