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W282 BTW

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 BTW
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,092 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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W282 BTW is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W282 BTW, 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 W282 BTW registered?

W282 BTW is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W282 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W282 BTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W282 BTW have outstanding finance?

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