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S595 VKL

1998 Kia Clarus

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Clarus69,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 VKL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,277 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,387 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 52,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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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S595 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S595 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 S595 VKL registered?

S595 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S595 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 VKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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