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T415 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,635 mi
Last recorded79,635 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 79,635 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 70,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 70,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

bonnet does not secure

Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,023 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 64,958 miles

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

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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T415 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T415 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 T415 VPC registered?

T415 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T415 VPC safe to buy?

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