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T158 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 152,272 miles

both front headlight beam image only just visable

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

handbrake travel close to excess

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2011 143,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

bumper damage

Fail 24 Jul 2011 143,463 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

bumper damage

Pass 23 Jul 2010 134,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 134,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 118,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 110,621 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 110,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,917 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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T158 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T158 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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T158 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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