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V682 DHR

1999 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV682 DHR
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010
Fail 26 Feb 2010

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,750 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate is cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 60,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 55,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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V682 DHR is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V682 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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V682 DHR is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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