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X965 JGA

2000 Kia Clarus

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Clarus60,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 JGA
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,576 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,889 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2008 91,949 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,550 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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X965 JGA is a 2000 Kia Clarus in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Kia Clarus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 60,613 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 X965 JGA, 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 26 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 X965 JGA registered?

X965 JGA is a 2000 Kia Clarus, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X965 JGA safe to buy?

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