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V452 MBV

1999 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,639 mi
Last recorded72,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 MBV
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2006 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,639 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,770 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V452 MBV is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V452 MBV, 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 V452 MBV registered?

V452 MBV is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V452 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 MBV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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