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W183 STF

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 STF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 110,430 miles

o/s dip beam patten poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

rear floor and chasses legs corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2012 110,415 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level low(Advise attention)

o/s dip beam patten poor (Advise attention)

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Advise attention)

rear floor and chasses legs corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,440 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear metal pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 100,545 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front anti roll links have some play

both front metal brake pipes at flexi hose ends starting to corrode

both head lamp pattens poor

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/f outer cv boot srarting to perish and crack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,946 miles

both front anti roll bar links have some play

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,505 miles

both front anti roll bar links have some play

both front metal brake pipes to flexi brake hoses starting to corrode

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,147 miles

Both front o/s & n/s steel brake pipes starting to corroded.

O/s/f tyre low tread depth on inner edge.

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres have a low tread depth.

Rear steel brake pipes corroded.

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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W183 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W183 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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What year was W183 STF registered?

W183 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W183 STF safe to buy?

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