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J575 GMR

1991 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

149,540 mi
Last recorded149,540 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Kia Pride74,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 GMR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 149,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear coil springs rusty

hand brake cable rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2011 149,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear coil springs rusty

hand brake cable rusty

too much oil in car

Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 139,474 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 128,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 128,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,700 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre has a crack in outer side wall

Fail 4 Aug 2008 117,698 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre has a crack in outer side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2007 113,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 113,617 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Surface corrosion in near side sill

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2007 113,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Interior mirror loose.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some noise from offside drivesaft outer joint.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 108,293 miles

Evidence of body corrosion

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 108,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Evidence of body corrosion

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

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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J575 GMR is a 1991 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J575 GMR, 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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J575 GMR is a 1991 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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