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V371 EFX

2000 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,926 mi
Last recorded145,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 EFX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,926 miles

Both rear sills rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear sills rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filter rusty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches corossion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filter rusty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches corossion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust poor

Fail 4 Jun 2015 135,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust poor

Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,797 miles

Body damage all round

Underside rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 132,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body damage all round

Underside rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 121,140 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,676 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,114 miles

centre exhaust box leaking slightly

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

nearside outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link & mounting bush

starting intermitant on key

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2011 109,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust box leaking slightly

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

nearside outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link & mounting bush

starting intermitant on key

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,020 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link dust boots split

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Exhaust system starting to corrode and has a slight leak

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Wipers starting to split

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front anti-roll bar link dust boots split

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Exhaust system starting to corrode and has a slight leak

Slight on nearside rear brake

Wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,982 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front anti-roll bar drop link dust boots split

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Slightplay in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Weak image from headlights

Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front anti-roll bar drop link dust boots split

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Slightplay in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Tapping noise from engine

Weak image from headlights

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Slight leak from centre exhaust

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Slight leak from centre exhaust

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,988 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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V371 EFX is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 60,292 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V371 EFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V371 EFX is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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