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V885 DSO

1999 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,783 mi
Last recorded67,783 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 DSO
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,783 miles

the o/s/rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,732 miles

rear suspension arms some corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,258 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V885 DSO is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V885 DSO, 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 V885 DSO registered?

V885 DSO is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V885 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 DSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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