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T58 VKJ

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,663 mi
Last recorded68,663 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT58 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,046 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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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T58 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T58 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T58 VKJ registered?

T58 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 25 July 1999.

Is T58 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T58 VKJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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