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T278 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,948 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,831 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 51,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,713 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,577 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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T278 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T278 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T278 VPC registered?

T278 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T278 VPC safe to buy?

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