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V235 JDW

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,424 mi
Last recorded48,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 JDW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre just above limit

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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V235 JDW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V235 JDW, 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 V235 JDW registered?

V235 JDW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V235 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 JDW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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