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J253 GDM

1992 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 GDM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2005 114,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise all 4 coil springs starting to corrode

advise rear axle and all brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2005 114,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J253 GDM is a 1992 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J253 GDM, 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 J253 GDM registered?

J253 GDM is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J253 GDM safe to buy?

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