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W49 STF

2000 Kia Clarus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 STF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 72,248 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2009 72,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 64,125 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,611 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W49 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W49 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 W49 STF registered?

W49 STF is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W49 STF safe to buy?

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