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T545 BNN

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 BNN
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,313 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall corrosion on all coil springs o/s/r tyre steping in tred crack in front n/plate noise on belts

low oil in engine tapping on engine damage to all body panels oil leak on engine / gearbox exhaust corroding front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2009 87,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall corrosion on all coil springs o/s/r tyre steping in tred crack in front n/plate noise on belts

low oil in engine tapping on engine damage to all body panels oil leak on engine / gearbox exhaust corroding front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,840 miles

oil leak gear box

rear brake pipes corroding

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front headlamps lens deteriorating reducing light output,recommend attention.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 72,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust internals loose/rattling.cat.

front headlamps lens deteriorating reducing light output,recommend attention.

oil leak gear box

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,795 miles

both front indi bulbs & both rears showing white

excessive fluid leak gearbox cooler pipe

nearside wipper jumping

Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

nearside wiper blade dragging

rear silencer internals loose/rattling

slight exhaust blow around manifold/front pipe area

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,484 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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T545 BNN is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 T545 BNN, 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 27 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T545 BNN registered?

T545 BNN is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T545 BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T545 BNN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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