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X265 YAK

2001 Kia Clarus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,979 mi
Last recorded161,979 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 YAK
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 161,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,402 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,575 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,121 miles

Offside Rear 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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X265 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X265 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 X265 YAK registered?

X265 YAK is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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