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T453 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,902 mi
Last recorded76,902 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,902 miles

front brake discs corroded on the inside

Fail 10 Sep 2012 76,902 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on the inside

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,447 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,447 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

handbrake effort low n/s

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,305 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,305 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,415 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,716 miles

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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T453 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T453 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 T453 VPC registered?

T453 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T453 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 VPC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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