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T854 KBL

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT854 KBL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,550 miles

Blow from front pipe.

Handbrake reading low.

Offside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,999 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted on inner edges.

Both front outer c-v gaiters slightly perished.

Hnadbrake reading on limit.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,449 miles

Blow from front pipe area

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Offside wiper blade split

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,831 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Front number plate starting to seperate

Front sidelights dim

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,026 miles

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight blow from manifold area

Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight blow from manifold area

Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,396 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,391 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 65,549 miles

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

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

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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T854 KBL is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T854 KBL, 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 T854 KBL registered?

T854 KBL is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T854 KBL safe to buy?

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