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W283 BAV

2000 Kia Clarus

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 BAV
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cannot see rear brake pads to inspect

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs discoloured

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 41,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,087 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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W283 BAV is a 2000 Kia Clarus in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W283 BAV, 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 W283 BAV registered?

W283 BAV is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W283 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 BAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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