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W197 STF

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,062 mi
Last recorded62,062 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 STF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired by welding

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

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired by welding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired by welding

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

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired by welding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Central exhaust joint heavily repaired

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,599 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,599 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe wet under drivers side (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,022 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 36,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,884 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,575 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,575 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W197 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W197 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 W197 STF registered?

W197 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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