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W471 SAH

2000 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 SAH
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,876 miles

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

accident damage o/s rear

rear exhaust has beemn repaired

Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,876 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust has beemn repaired

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

accident damage o/s rear

Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,822 miles

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

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

advise wiring under bonnet

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,822 miles

advise wiring under bonnet

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 7,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,939 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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W471 SAH 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 72.7%.

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 W471 SAH, 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 W471 SAH registered?

W471 SAH is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W471 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 SAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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