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W938 CPU

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 CPU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,419 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 79,145 miles

front both sides outer c/v small clips slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front both sides outer c/v small clips slightly insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,063 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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W938 CPU is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W938 CPU, 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 W938 CPU registered?

W938 CPU is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W938 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W938 CPU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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