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W469 PVM

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 PVM
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 68,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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W469 PVM is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W469 PVM, 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 W469 PVM registered?

W469 PVM is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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