MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
822,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion on both rear brake drums
corrosion on o/s/f and o/s front to rear brake pipes
general corrosion started on underbody, suspension and rear subframe
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel
headlamp lenses slightly milky
wear on both offside seat belts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
corrosion on both rear brake drums
corrosion on o/s/f and o/s front to rear brake pipes
general corrosion started on underbody, suspension and rear subframe
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel
headlamp lenses slightly milky
wear on both offside seat belts
corrosion on both front lower suspension arms , n/s/f floor , rear subframe , n/s boot floor , o/s outer sill . brake hose ferroules and n/s/f crossmember
corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe [borderline to fail]
corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe [borderline to fail]
general corrosion started on exhaust , underbody and suspension
handbrake high , approaching a no reserve travel position
o/s headlamp condensing when cold
slight wear on o/s/f seat belt
wear in joints on n/s/r anti roll bar link rod
corrosion on suspension and on rear subframe
handbrake on next to last notch
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread approaching legal limit
n/s/r anti roll bar link rod joints worn
o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding in various places
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion on suspension and on rear subframe
handbrake on next to last notch
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread approaching legal limit
n/s/r anti roll bar link rod joints worn
o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding in various places
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?
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W181 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 W181 STF, 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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W181 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 May 2000.
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