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W673 RHR

2000 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 RHR
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,665 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front screw in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has slightly long travel.

slight play in n/d/r anti-roll bar link.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has slightly long travel.

slight play in n/d/r anti-roll bar link.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 27,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 27,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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W673 RHR is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W673 RHR, 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 W673 RHR registered?

W673 RHR is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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