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X251 YAK

2001 Kia Clarus

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,322 mi
Last recorded30,322 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 YAK
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,322 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 30,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,389 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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X251 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X251 YAK?

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What year was X251 YAK registered?

X251 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X251 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X251 YAK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X251 YAK have outstanding finance?

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