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V296 KHK

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 KHK
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,471 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,471 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,725 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,802 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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V296 KHK is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V296 KHK, 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 V296 KHK registered?

V296 KHK is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V296 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 KHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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