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W465 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,883 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 50,345 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 50,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre edge low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 39,765 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 36,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 32,299 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 32,299 miles

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

long handbrake travel

offside steering rack damp

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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W465 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Gold 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 W465 STF, 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 W465 STF registered?

W465 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W465 STF safe to buy?

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