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W781 XEE

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 XEE
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,674 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,715 miles

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BOOT INSECURE

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,185 miles

scratches to various body panels , exhaust system corroded , slight lip to front brake discs , both outer c.v gaiters cracking , o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge , spare tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,974 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,974 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W781 XEE is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 W781 XEE, 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 W781 XEE registered?

W781 XEE is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W781 XEE safe to buy?

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