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T472 KHB

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 KHB
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 48,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside head lamp adjuster not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,028 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,742 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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T472 KHB is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 T472 KHB, 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 T472 KHB registered?

T472 KHB is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T472 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T472 KHB 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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