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W383 TNG

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 TNG
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,899 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 86,838 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2009 76,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,764 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 76,757 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front seat belts slow to retract

offside front tyre bald on inner

offside rerar brake caliper has a spring added

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,186 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2006 48,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,997 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 36,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

neatside rear tyre badly cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2005 36,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

neatside rear tyre badly cracked on the outer side wall

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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W383 TNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 W383 TNG, 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 W383 TNG registered?

W383 TNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W383 TNG safe to buy?

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