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V459 MBV

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 MBV
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

both rear brake pipes very slight corrosion

rear brake pads wearing,but not on limits

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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V459 MBV is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V459 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 V459 MBV registered?

V459 MBV is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V459 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V459 MBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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