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T164 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 153,009 miles

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

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

ENGINE HAS OIL AND WATER LEAKS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 147,055 miles

c/l 44096

Fail 29 May 2009 146,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

c/l 44096

Pass 21 Jun 2008 135,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 121,731 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 121,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 107,349 miles

c/l 451139

Pass 14 Jun 2005 92,369 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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T164 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue 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 T164 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 T164 VPC registered?

T164 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T164 VPC safe to buy?

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