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T413 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,493 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,232 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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,945 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,225 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 71,733 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,061 miles

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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T413 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T413 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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T413 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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