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W495 OSP

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 OSP
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,907 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W495 OSP is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,793cc 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 W495 OSP, 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 W495 OSP registered?

W495 OSP is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W495 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 OSP 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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