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W343 PHU

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 PHU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 89,002 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,002 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,898 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,898 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 66,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,959 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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W343 PHU is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 60,613 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 W343 PHU, 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 26 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W343 PHU registered?

W343 PHU is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W343 PHU safe to buy?

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