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X527 AWF

2001 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,029 mi
Last recorded39,029 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 AWF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear disc corrodid

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,959 miles

front and rear disc corrodid

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,263 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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X527 AWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X527 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.

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What year was X527 AWF registered?

X527 AWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X527 AWF safe to buy?

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