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W261 VJH

2000 Kia Clarus

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,921 mi
Last recorded71,921 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VJH
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,385 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,484 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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W261 VJH is a 2000 Kia Clarus in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W261 VJH, 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 W261 VJH registered?

W261 VJH is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W261 VJH safe to buy?

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