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Y433 HWF

2001 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,670 mi
Last recorded38,670 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 HWF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 38,670 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 38,639 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,927 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travling high

Pass 10 May 2011 32,085 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 May 2010 31,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 May 2008 29,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 29,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,865 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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Y433 HWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y433 HWF, 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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Y433 HWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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