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W408 FUM

2000 Kia Clarus

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 FUM
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,580 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n\s mirror insecure

n\s\f wing and bumper damaged

o\s\r wing damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,593 miles

headlamp intensity

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamp intensity

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,965 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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W408 FUM is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W408 FUM, 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 W408 FUM registered?

W408 FUM is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W408 FUM safe to buy?

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