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K943 PDL

1992 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK943 PDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

baffles are loose in rear silencer

nearside outer sill crushed

Fail 1 Oct 2011 53,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

baffles are loose in rear silencer

nearside outer sill crushed

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,359 miles

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

both rear coil springs have advanced corrosion at top

cooling fan noisy

idle speed surges when cooling fan cuts in

noise from inside offside front tyre

surface corrosion in places around vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs have advanced corrosion at top

cooling fan noisy

idle speed surges when cooling fan cuts in

noise from inside offside front tyre

surface corrosion in places around vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,753 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corroded...front disc's worn...n/s ball joint boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,715 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,654 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 38,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K943 PDL is a 1992 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 K943 PDL, 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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K943 PDL is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 October 1992.

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