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X512 AWF

2001 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 AWF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,743 miles

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

both headlamp beam images poor

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,743 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamp beam images poor

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,899 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,903 miles

both front light lense discoloured affecting image slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 35,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 35,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,514 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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X512 AWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X512 AWF, 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

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What year was X512 AWF registered?

X512 AWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X512 AWF safe to buy?

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