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X234 EKJ

2000 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,565 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Fail 9 Jan 2013 98,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,447 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 77,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,992 miles

n/s rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,877 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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X234 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X234 EKJ, 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 X234 EKJ registered?

X234 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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