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W601 RNF

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,629 mi
Last recorded76,629 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 RNF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 76,629 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 69,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,890 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 65,712 miles

Oil leaking from oil filter. vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection.

Fail 18 May 2011 65,712 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leaking from oil filter. vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection.

Pass 18 May 2010 63,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,700 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 56,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 47,795 miles

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

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

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

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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W601 RNF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver 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 W601 RNF, 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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W601 RNF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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