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J278 EPW

1992 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,825 mi
Last recorded67,825 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Kia Pride70,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 EPW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,825 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,808 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing twisted

Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,778 miles

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

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

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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J278 EPW is a 1992 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J278 EPW, 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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J278 EPW is a 1992 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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