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RX51 OEK

2001 Kia Clarus

Beige Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,400 mi
Last recorded58,400 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OEK
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage O/S gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,600 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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RX51 OEK is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Beige with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RX51 OEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 OEK registered?

RX51 OEK is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RX51 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OEK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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