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RN54 RDX

2005 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RDX
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,322 miles

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

under trays fiited

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under trays fiited

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,343 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES BOLD ON THE INNER & OUTER EDGE BUT TREAD DEPTH OK

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,343 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES BOLD ON THE INNER & OUTER EDGE BUT TREAD DEPTH OK

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc PASSENGER-SIDE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,380 miles

Both outer CV boots starting to split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,030 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 75,030 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,224 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,224 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,544 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,491 miles

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

O/S/F BRAKE PADS ON LIMITS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,146 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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RN54 RDX is a 2005 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN54 RDX, 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 21 years old, this Kia Clarus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of RN54 RDX?

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What year was RN54 RDX registered?

RN54 RDX is a 2005 Kia Clarus, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is RN54 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 RDX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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