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W489 UDP

2000 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,570 mi
Last recorded53,570 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 UDP
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,589 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 47,589 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,954 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,746 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 41,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,797 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,553 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,293 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,058 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 32,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,019 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 25,331 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 23,455 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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W489 UDP is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W489 UDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W489 UDP registered?

W489 UDP is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W489 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 UDP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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