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Y312 TKE

2001 Kia Clarus

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 TKE
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 25,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,510 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 24,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,082 miles

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

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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Y312 TKE is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y312 TKE, 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 Y312 TKE registered?

Y312 TKE is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y312 TKE safe to buy?

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