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W805 SNG

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 SNG
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2014 83,611 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 83,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 81,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,841 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,562 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,857 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 44,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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W805 SNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W805 SNG, 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 W805 SNG registered?

W805 SNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W805 SNG safe to buy?

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