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V432 LJW

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 LJW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,727 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

front flexi exhaust system deteriorated slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,064 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 72,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 61,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,820 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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V432 LJW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V432 LJW, 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 V432 LJW registered?

V432 LJW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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