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W395 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,139 mi
Last recorded28,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 28,139 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

oil level over max mark

Pass 2 May 2008 25,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,021 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 22,173 miles

Both front and rear number plates deterioated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 19,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 16,536 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 16,528 miles

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

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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W395 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W395 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.

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What year was W395 STF registered?

W395 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W395 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W395 STF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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