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T431 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,394 mi
Last recorded49,394 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four tyres sidewall's cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,632 miles

both wipers split

Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,632 miles

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

both wipers split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery moves in tray

corrosion starting offside rear sill

number plate lamps appear dim

steering coloum pass through grommet appears loose

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,722 miles

O/S/F door mirror held on with tape

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear lamp unit ( no white light visible)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked and moisture inside unit

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,179 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked and moisture inside unit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T431 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T431 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 T431 VPC registered?

T431 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T431 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T431 VPC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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