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W856 WTU

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,905 mi
Last recorded54,905 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 WTU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,905 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion on exhaust middle and rear sections rear box is badly aligned

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise grease

exhaust emissions are higher than normal and erratic

headlamp lenses are discoloured

slight cracks in cv boots

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,827 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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W856 WTU is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W856 WTU, 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 W856 WTU registered?

W856 WTU is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W856 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 WTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W856 WTU have outstanding finance?

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