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X243 YAK

2001 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,858 mi
Last recorded38,858 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 YAK
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 30,870 miles

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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X243 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 58,694 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 X243 YAK, 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 25 years old, this Kia Clarus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X243 YAK registered?

X243 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X243 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X243 YAK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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