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W195 WDF

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,307 mi
Last recorded32,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 WDF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 32,239 miles

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

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

both rear tyres satarting to perish on outter walls

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,096 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 27,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,427 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W195 WDF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W195 WDF, 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 W195 WDF registered?

W195 WDF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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