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V883 FDL

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,420 mi
Last recorded52,420 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 FDL
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,420 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate condition getting poor

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,546 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,854 miles

boot almost full up with stuff

front number plate condition getting poor and slightly insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

boot almost full up with stuff

front number plate condition getting poor and slightly insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,259 miles

front and rear number plates starting to get poor

slight exhaust blow where rear meets centre

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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V883 FDL is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V883 FDL, 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 V883 FDL registered?

V883 FDL is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V883 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 FDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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