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V449 DCW

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 DCW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 65,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,118 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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V449 DCW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V449 DCW, 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 V449 DCW registered?

V449 DCW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V449 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 DCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V449 DCW have outstanding finance?

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