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W652 RHR

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,349 mi
Last recorded58,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 RHR
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,349 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outside edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,627 miles

Front tyres perrished.

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front tyres perrished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,602 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,038 miles

Lower steering coloum u/j rubber gaitor insecure †and twisted.

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

O/S/F wiper blade split.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,650 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 33,635 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake bindin g slightly

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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W652 RHR is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W652 RHR, 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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W652 RHR is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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