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X283 LDD

2000 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 LDD
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 126,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,883 miles

dampness noted nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,697 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2008 90,807 miles

2 rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyre tread on 2mm depth

Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyre tread on 2mm depth

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,779 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2006 64,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X283 LDD is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X283 LDD, 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 X283 LDD registered?

X283 LDD is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X283 LDD safe to buy?

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