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W159 OPN

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 OPN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,838 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,838 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,561 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,961 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

hand brake travel is excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,298 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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W159 OPN is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W159 OPN, 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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How do I check the history of W159 OPN?

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What year was W159 OPN registered?

W159 OPN is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W159 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 OPN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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