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S562 VKL

1998 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,048 mi
Last recorded45,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Clarus69,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 VKL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,048 miles

Front number plate slightly deterorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly deterorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,607 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,175 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,187 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,204 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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S562 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,868 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 S562 VKL, 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 28 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S562 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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