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W228 STF

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 STF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 64,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 16 Jan 2019 61,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

offside front tyre wearing inner egde

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,396 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs lipped

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking badly on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 30,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

slight brake imbalance on rear when run together

Fail 18 Jan 2014 30,271 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

slight brake imbalance on rear when run together

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,468 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,439 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 5,501 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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W228 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W228 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 W228 STF registered?

W228 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W228 STF safe to buy?

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