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W317 XBH

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 XBH
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 130,380 miles

h/brake efficiency just met requirements

Fail 27 Apr 2010 130,380 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 121,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 101,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 98,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 98,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W317 XBH is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold 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 W317 XBH, 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

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What year was W317 XBH registered?

W317 XBH is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W317 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 XBH 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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