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V597 JTG

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,339 mi
Last recorded39,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 JTG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,339 miles

nearside outer main beam not working

offside outer main beam not working

Fail 9 Jan 2007 39,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside outer main beam not working

offside outer main beam not working

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,293 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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V597 JTG is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V597 JTG, 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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What year was V597 JTG registered?

V597 JTG is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V597 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 JTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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