MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?
Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S597 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S597 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 S597 VKL registered?
S597 VKL is a 1998 Kia Clarus, first registered on 2 November 1998.
Is S597 VKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S597 VKL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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