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W407 STT

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 STT
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,154 miles

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

offside rear outer sill rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside rear sills rusty

osf tyre badly worn inner tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2010 74,197 miles

emissions struggled to meet limits

handbrake only just met requirements

number plates deteriorating

slight blow centre exhaust and has been repaired with paste

Fail 21 May 2010 74,195 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions struggled to meet limits

number plates deteriorating

slight blow centre exhaust and has been repaired with paste

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail nsf tyre , damage to ns outer wall and worn outer edge-suggest tyre replaced

nail osf tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,998 miles

rear number plate deteriorating os cv gaiter perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,976 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorating os cv gaiter perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 52,745 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,726 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 45,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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W407 STT is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W407 STT, 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 W407 STT registered?

W407 STT is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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