CarVerify

Free Car Check

V480 XUB

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 XUB
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,199 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2006 88,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,414 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
Full Kia Clarus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V480 XUB is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V480 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V480 XUB?

You can check the full history of V480 XUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V480 XUB registered?

V480 XUB is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V480 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V480 XUB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V480 XUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V480 XUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.