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W478 RND

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 RND
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,934 miles

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

engine making severe knocking noise

topped engine oil up as below minimum on dipstick

Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine making severe knocking noise

topped engine oil up as below minimum on dipstick

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,276 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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W478 RND is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W478 RND, 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 W478 RND registered?

W478 RND is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W478 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 RND shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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