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J552 HTN

1991 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 HTN
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 83,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,990 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 79,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 76,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,907 miles

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

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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J552 HTN is a 1991 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J552 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J552 HTN registered?

J552 HTN is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J552 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 HTN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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