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T471 VPC

1999 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

173,870 mi
Last recorded173,870 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 VPC
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 173,870 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 173,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 167,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

both sills corroding

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2012 167,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

both sills corroding

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,450 miles

Slight corrosion to inner edge of O/S/F brake disc

Pass 9 Aug 2010 153,151 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 153,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,524 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 144,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate starting to delaminate

n/s + o/s wiper slight tare

Pass 15 Aug 2008 134,380 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 134,380 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 124,920 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 124,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 115,154 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 115,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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T471 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T471 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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T471 VPC is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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