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V217 EUF

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 EUF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 87,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 87,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 80,709 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,888 miles

front sub frame and lower arms starting to corrode.

headlamp patterns weak due to damp lens and kick up taped off at time of test.

near side front brake hose very slightly worn .

near side rear brake binding to the limit.

rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,471 miles

headlamps glass,s damp inside & dipping part btaped off at btime of test

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s end of steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

headlamps glass,s damp inside & dipping part btaped off at btime of test

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,209 miles

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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V217 EUF is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V217 EUF, 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 V217 EUF registered?

V217 EUF is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V217 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 EUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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