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T55 VES

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,543 mi
Last recorded62,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 VES
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 62,525 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,759 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,820 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,756 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T55 VES is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 60,613 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 T55 VES, 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 26 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T55 VES registered?

T55 VES is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is T55 VES safe to buy?

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