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W429 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,803 mi
Last recorded86,803 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,598 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

damage to nearside front road wheel outer rim.

damage to offside rear road wheel outer rim.

handbrake leaver button sticking.

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold just acceptable.

slight movement in both headlamp mountings offside just acceptable.

slight movement in steering rack mounts.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

damage to nearside front road wheel outer rim.

damage to offside rear road wheel outer rim.

engine oil overfilled.

handbrake leaver button sticking.

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold just acceptable.

slight movement in both headlamp mountings offside just acceptable.

slight movement in steering rack mounts.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 65,705 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,181 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 49,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,508 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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W429 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W429 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 W429 STF registered?

W429 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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