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J255 VNY

1992 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,131 mi
Last recorded38,131 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 VNY
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,131 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 38,131 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside front outer sill rusted to excess

visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,227 miles

both sides rear axle rusting

both sides underside sills rusting

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,393 miles

both sides front outer c v gaiters cracking

the offside rear wheel bearings are worn with some roughness

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,656 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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J255 VNY is a 1992 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J255 VNY, 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 J255 VNY registered?

J255 VNY is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J255 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 VNY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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