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W82 FES

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

66,251 mi
Last recorded66,251 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 FES
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 66,251 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

inner face badly rusted on front o/s brake hose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,397 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,996 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 60,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,094 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,335 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,138 miles

inner edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

inner edges of both front tyres worn

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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W82 FES is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W82 FES, 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 W82 FES registered?

W82 FES is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W82 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W82 FES shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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