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V753 EKS

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,138 mi
Last recorded134,138 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 EKS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 134,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 124,182 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 111,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 66,746 miles

advise both rear tie rod rear bushes worn

advise o/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

advise rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

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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V753 EKS is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V753 EKS, 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 V753 EKS registered?

V753 EKS is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V753 EKS safe to buy?

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