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W961 CPU

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,508 mi
Last recorded14,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 CPU
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,867 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 13,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,537 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,117 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 13,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,536 miles

o/s rear tyre is very cracked on sidewall and tread o/s front tyre is very worn and cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre is very cracked on sidewall and tread o/s front tyre is very worn and cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,872 miles

air bag light is on

o/s front and o/s rear tyres are very cracked on tread and sidewalls

Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light is on

o/s front and o/s rear tyres are very cracked on tread and sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,206 miles

n/s rear tyre is very cracked on sidewall and tread o/s front tyre is very cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2008 11,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre is very cracked on sidewall and tread o/s front tyre is very cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,324 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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W961 CPU is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W961 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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W961 CPU is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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