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W185 MWE

2000 Kia Shuma

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,796 mi
Last recorded39,796 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 MWE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 39,796 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 39,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 38,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,159 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 33,838 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,124 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 15,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,891 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 7,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 7,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,484 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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W185 MWE is a 2000 Kia Shuma in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W185 MWE, 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 W185 MWE registered?

W185 MWE is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W185 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 MWE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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