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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Clarus. Check any Clarus by registration number below.

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86.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Kia Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Clarus — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Clarus has an average MOT pass rate of 86.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Clarus is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kia Clarus, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Clarus performs at MOT across different model years.

2001

Based on 82 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

2000

Based on 228 vehicles

84.6%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

145k mi

1999

Based on 340 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

1998

Based on 366 vehicles

82.5%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

1997

Based on 300 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

1996

Based on 142 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Clarus

Kia Clarus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Clarus MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Clarus?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Clarus is 86.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Clarus?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Clarus reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.6%, the Kia Clarus is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Clarus?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Clarus?
Typical mileage for the Kia Clarus: 102,650 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Clarus to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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