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T150 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,566 mi
Last recorded125,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT150 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,879 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,869 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,503 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

near side front outer cv boot starting to perish.

off side front outer cv boot starting to perish.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,384 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror missing

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,901 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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T150 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T150 VPC, 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 T150 VPC registered?

T150 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T150 VPC safe to buy?

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