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K18 GJH

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 GJH
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 86,636 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,763 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f caliper bottom sliding bolt rubber boot missing.could eventually rust and sieze brake on or off.

power steering motor/pump slightly noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2008 72,763 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f caliper bottom sliding bolt rubber boot missing.could eventually rust and sieze brake on or off.

power steering motor/pump slightly noisey

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,795 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to see front pads

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,741 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?

Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,312
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
parking brake recording little or no effort 568
Brake pipe excessively corroded 534
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 378
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K18 GJH is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 Clarus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 GJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Clarus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K18 GJH registered?

K18 GJH is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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