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V502 XBE

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 XBE
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 62,162 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,083 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 39,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and slight blows

slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

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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V502 XBE is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V502 XBE, 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

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What year was V502 XBE registered?

V502 XBE is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V502 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 XBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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