Kia Clarus
Made 1996–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
35.8%
±8.9 pp
n = 109
Annual mileage (median)
5,261 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
2.9%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
64.2%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 109
35.8% of Kia Clarus cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 109, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 5,261 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 2.9% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.50% vol; 46.7% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 50.0% | 33.2–66.9% |
| 1999 | 29.7% | 17.5–45.8% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.50%
46.7% over the limit · n = 107
Inspection verdicts
Kia Clarus, n = 109
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 12.8% |
| Minor defects | 22.9% |
| Major defects | 58.7% |
| Dangerous defects | 5.5% |
By year of manufacture
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