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T417 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,768 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,014 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,030 miles

Offside 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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T417 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T417 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

How do I check the history of T417 VPC?

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What year was T417 VPC registered?

T417 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T417 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T417 VPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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