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V397 TNV

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,510 mi
Last recorded101,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 TNV
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 101,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,809 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 86,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,898 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,391 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edge

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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V397 TNV is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V397 TNV, 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 V397 TNV registered?

V397 TNV is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V397 TNV safe to buy?

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