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W229 STF

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,969 mi
Last recorded45,969 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 STF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre edge worn

o/s/r tyre edge worn

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre edge worn

o/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,384 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,587 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,072 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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W229 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W229 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 W229 STF registered?

W229 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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