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J426 BCJ

1991 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 BCJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,866 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,866 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,765 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Fail 13 Jan 2010 75,761 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,246 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

very slight roughness n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 73,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

very slight roughness n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,651 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight corrosion rear chassis and springs

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,651 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis and springs

Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,140 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 67,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 9 Feb 2006 64,180 miles

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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J426 BCJ is a 1991 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,536 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 J426 BCJ, 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 35 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J426 BCJ registered?

J426 BCJ is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J426 BCJ safe to buy?

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