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V338 OTW

2000 Kia Shuma SX

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma SX67,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 OTW
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,590 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 79,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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V338 OTW is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,821 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 Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V338 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of V338 OTW?

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What year was V338 OTW registered?

V338 OTW is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V338 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V338 OTW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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