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V971 DPW

1999 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,872 mi
Last recorded57,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Clarus64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 DPW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,872 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,490 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,490 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,107 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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V971 DPW is a 1999 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V971 DPW, 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 V971 DPW registered?

V971 DPW is a 1999 Kia Clarus, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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