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MOT reliability

Kia Clarus gs

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
45%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kia Clarus gs vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kia Clarus gs has an overall 45% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,208 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
8,952
Avg miles / year
5.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kia Clarus gs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Clarus gs MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering3%
  • Brakes2%

Kia Clarus gs pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
6250%
7450%
810%
9367%
1010%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kia Clarus gs MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Clarus gs MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  6. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)

Kia Clarus gs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 7 43% 109,798
1999 1 4 50% 54,619

Kia Clarus gs reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kia Clarus gs vehicles in our MOT data, 45% pass the MOT (a 55% failure rate), with about 5.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Clarus gs MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Kia Clarus gs in our data has covered around 82,208 miles.

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