MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise both rear inner 1/4 sill rusty
advise condition of front brake discs
advise n/s/f floor pan getting rusty
advise n/s/f tyre wearing
advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
advise front brake discs worn
advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear number plate in poor condition
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Kia Clarus?
Based on 7,791 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W397 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W397 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 W397 STF registered?
W397 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.
Is W397 STF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W397 STF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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