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W552 VLT

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 VLT
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2008 101,348 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r has slight cuts on well

Pass 7 Apr 2007 84,100 miles

front and rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,467 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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W552 VLT is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W552 VLT, 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 W552 VLT registered?

W552 VLT is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W552 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 VLT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W552 VLT have outstanding finance?

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