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V390 GCS

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 GCS
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,417 miles

All Four Coil Springs Corroding.

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorating.

Both Rear Brake Pipes At Inner Wings Corroding.

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Deteriorating.

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Wiper Linkage Worn And Blades Deteriorating.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,338 miles

All four coil springs starting to corrode

Nearside front and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,771 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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V390 GCS is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V390 GCS, 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 V390 GCS registered?

V390 GCS is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V390 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V390 GCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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