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W368 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,320 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 114,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,560 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,032 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,826 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,977 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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W368 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W368 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W368 STF registered?

W368 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W368 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W368 STF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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