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V789 DVF

1999 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,977 mi
Last recorded98,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 DVF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,977 miles

o/s/r anti rollbar rubber worn

rear no plate deterated

small hole in exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,976 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

o/s/r anti rollbar rubber worn

rear no plate deterated

small hole in exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,631 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,777 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

osf door stay loose

Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

osf door stay loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,639 miles

parts of suspension and structure corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion at top of n/s rear shock but performance not affected

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear no.plate starting to deterioate

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parts of Structure and Suspension at earlier stages of corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,840 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,284 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake has travel

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

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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V789 DVF is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V789 DVF, 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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V789 DVF is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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