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V265 HET

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 HET
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,934 miles

outer floor rails corroding

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

front chassis extensions corroding

long traval on handbrake

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,934 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

front chassis extensions corroding

long traval on handbrake

outer floor rails corroding

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,552 miles

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

front brake discs worn / rusting

long pull to handbrake

Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn / rusting

long pull to handbrake

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,205 miles

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

outer sills weak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside door mirror glass distorted

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,264 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 6 Feb 2006 53,106 miles

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

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,106 miles

screw in offside front tyre

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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V265 HET is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V265 HET, 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 V265 HET registered?

V265 HET is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V265 HET safe to buy?

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