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V440 LJW

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 LJW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,617 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,899 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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V440 LJW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V440 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V440 LJW?

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What year was V440 LJW registered?

V440 LJW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V440 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 LJW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V440 LJW have outstanding finance?

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