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V483 EGM

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 EGM
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,980 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side front outer pad wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2011 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side front outer pad wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,407 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 111,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake has long travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,140 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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V483 EGM is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V483 EGM, 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 V483 EGM registered?

V483 EGM is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V483 EGM safe to buy?

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