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V149 HBH

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 HBH
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 91,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 91,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V149 HBH is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V149 HBH, 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 V149 HBH registered?

V149 HBH is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V149 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V149 HBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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