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Y442 HWF

2001 Kia Clarus

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,073 mi
Last recorded47,073 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Clarus58,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 HWF
MakeKia
ModelClarus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 47,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,996 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,826 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,811 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2005 33,360 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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Y442 HWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y442 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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What year was Y442 HWF registered?

Y442 HWF is a 2001 Kia Clarus, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y442 HWF safe to buy?

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