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S576 VKL

1998 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Clarus69,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 VKL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/lamp dip beam image weak o/s and n/s

Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/lamp dip beam image weak o/s and n/s

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,206 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 87,892 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 82,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,996 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,243 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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S576 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S576 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S576 VKL registered?

S576 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S576 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S576 VKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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