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V892 DCF

1999 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 DCF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,006 miles

cooling fan not cutting in

front tyre wear on inner edges

rear sills corroded

slight binding at o/s rear brake

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,660 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,655 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 68,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,889 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 57,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,829 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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V892 DCF is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V892 DCF, 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 V892 DCF registered?

V892 DCF is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V892 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V892 DCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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