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W517 CEV

2000 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 CEV
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,082 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,978 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,149 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,148 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,973 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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W517 CEV is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W517 CEV, 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 W517 CEV registered?

W517 CEV is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W517 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 CEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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