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V727 GBF

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 GBF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2011 80,130 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside headlamp aim at lowest limit

nearside rear brake disc scored(not seriously weakened)

rear exhaust section fouling anti-roll bar

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 58,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,969 miles

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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V727 GBF is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc 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 V727 GBF, 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 V727 GBF registered?

V727 GBF is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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