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S566 VKL

1998 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Clarus69,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 VKL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2008 84,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 73,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,797 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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S566 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S566 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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What year was S566 VKL registered?

S566 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S566 VKL safe to buy?

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