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W38 GPS

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 GPS
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,972 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,972 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front and rear subframes are very rusty

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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W38 GPS is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W38 GPS, 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 W38 GPS registered?

W38 GPS is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W38 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 GPS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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