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FX51 KMG

2001 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,728 mi
Last recorded95,728 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KMG
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,725 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,638 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,884 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,884 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,763 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,538 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,538 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,538 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FX51 KMG is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 58,694 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 FX51 KMG, 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 25 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX51 KMG registered?

FX51 KMG is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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