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T151 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,418 mi
Last recorded70,418 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted, nearside front. Visual inspection only.

Coolant leak

Offside Front tyre is badly crarcked on the outer shoulder.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,597 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,597 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,920 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,261 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,243 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T151 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver 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 T151 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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T151 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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