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W862 SNG

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 SNG
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 77,868 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,084 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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W862 SNG 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 W862 SNG, 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 W862 SNG registered?

W862 SNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W862 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 SNG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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