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W472 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,628 mi
Last recorded165,628 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 165,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 165,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 159,604 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 159,414 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured coil spring support cup badly corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 151,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 151,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,782 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring insacure (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,732 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,582 miles

fuel pipe held on with string at fuel filter

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,059 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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W472 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W472 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 W472 STF registered?

W472 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W472 STF safe to buy?

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