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T882 GSP

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,468 mi
Last recorded123,468 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT882 GSP
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,457 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,798 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2008 100,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,341 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 79,341 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2006 65,371 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 65,371 miles

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

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

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

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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T882 GSP is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T882 GSP, 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 T882 GSP registered?

T882 GSP is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T882 GSP safe to buy?

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