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V987 MAK

2000 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,560 mi
Last recorded51,560 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma S63,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 MAK
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner pads appear low.

hand brake almost at end of reserve travel but effort is within required limits.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,514 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever approaching end of reserve travel.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on both front and both rear brake pipes.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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V987 MAK is a 2000 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V987 MAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V987 MAK is a 2000 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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