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V562 DSE

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 DSE
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,213 miles

oil around around power sterring pipes

protective rubber boot on o/s/f track rod end split

wind screen damaged in zone b but within test limits

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil around around power sterring pipes

protective rubber boot on o/s/f track rod end split

wind screen damaged in zone b but within test limits

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,496 miles

exhaust repaired & has a blow at joint

Fail 11 Nov 2008 64,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust repaired & has a blow at joint

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 63,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 61,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

HAZARD INDICATOR SWITCH/COVER MISSING.

R/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H/R INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE.

REAR TYRES WEARING AT EDGES.

SLIGHT SQUEAK AT R/H/R BRAKE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 51,910 miles

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

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

R/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

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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V562 DSE is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V562 DSE, 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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V562 DSE is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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