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V69 DPW

1999 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 DPW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,600 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,152 miles

THE NUMBER PLATES ON THIS CAR HAVE A HONEYCOMB PATTERN BACKGROUND WHICH AS OF 3/2/2010 WAS A REASON FOR FAILURE.AS OF TODAYS DATE V.O.S.A HAVE REMOVED THIS AS A REASON FOR FAILURE WITHOUT ISSUING A SPECIAL NOTICE.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 97,494 miles

LIGHT OUTPUT OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS BECOMING POOR.

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,494 miles

LIGHT OUTPUT OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS BECOMING POOR.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,493 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 91,484 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,527 miles

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

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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V69 DPW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Blue 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 V69 DPW, 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 V69 DPW registered?

V69 DPW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V69 DPW safe to buy?

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