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W885 SNG

2000 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,571 mi
Last recorded57,571 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 SNG
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 57,571 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 2 May 2008 42,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 28,028 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 28,028 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W885 SNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W885 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 W885 SNG registered?

W885 SNG is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W885 SNG safe to buy?

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