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V669 DHR

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 DHR
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,944 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION PRESNT ON NEAR +OFFSIDE INNERSILLS TO FLOOR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ---INNER FACE

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,932 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION PRESNT ON NEAR +OFFSIDE INNERSILLS TO FLOOR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ---INNER FACE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,563 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

a/v wiper blades

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,963 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise condition of both wiper blades

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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V669 DHR is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V669 DHR, 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 V669 DHR registered?

V669 DHR is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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