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V51 LWT

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,771 mi
Last recorded55,771 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 LWT
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,771 miles

both os indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front no plate cracked-numers still legible

nsf tyre sidewall cut - no cords exposed

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,165 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,124 miles

Deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,124 miles

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

Deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

Front windscreen wiper smearing

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,355 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 34,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V51 LWT is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V51 LWT, 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 V51 LWT registered?

V51 LWT is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V51 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V51 LWT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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