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V796 EHU

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,459 mi
Last recorded52,459 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 EHU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,018 miles

All four tyres have cracks in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Fail 30 Oct 2014 19,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres have cracks in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 10,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 3,577 miles

Both front tyres cracking in sidewall & tread area

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewall & tread area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 3,577 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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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V796 EHU is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V796 EHU, 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 V796 EHU registered?

V796 EHU is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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