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T430 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT430 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 53,542 miles

corrosion to sill and arches

front coil springs corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s c.v gaiter cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes cracking and perishing

various dents to body pannels

wheel trims damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 49,416 miles

both front and rear coil springs heavily corroded.

both outer cv boots cracked. n/s/f tyre bald on edges and in very poor condition. both rear tyres perished and cracked. n/s/r tyre worn on edges. o/s/r brake binding. rear pads wearing low. various steering and suspension components corroded.

o/s/r bumper not fitted correctly. both rear indicator starting to show white light. both front discs corroded and worn. p/steering pipes corroded. exhaust system heavily corroded. brake pipes corroded. various oil leaks.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,916 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear indicators starting to show white light.n/s/f tyre perished in tread. both cv boots cracked. rear coil springs corroded. o/s/r tyre perished in tread. surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 31 May 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaut front pipe corroded †n/s/r brake discs scored

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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T430 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T430 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 T430 VPC registered?

T430 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T430 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T430 VPC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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