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W251 SCL

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 SCL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 134,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to offside sill

exhaust hanging rubber missing and system fouling gearlever rod and vehicle floor

front number plate in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,475 miles

all exhaust mounts and joint corroded

both CV gaitors perished

both dipped beams have a poor pattern

brake fluid level on minimum

front number plate cracked

off/side/front door damged and difficult to close

off/side/rear tyre perished

power sterring fluid cooler insurcure and could foul on auxilary belt. power steering pipes near rack are damp

rear wiper blade split

slight play in off/side/front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 29 Jan 2010 130,460 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

all exhaust mounts and joint corroded

both CV gaitors perished

both dipped beams have a poor pattern

brake fluid level on minimum

front number plate cracked

off/side/front door damged and difficult to close

off/side/rear tyre perished

power sterring fluid cooler insurcure and could foul on auxilary belt. power steering pipes near rack are damp

rear wiper blade split

slight play in off/side/front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Jan 2009 127,074 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate marked

Pass 29 Jan 2008 119,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 119,291 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE ON 1-6

Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,624 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate slightly deteoriated

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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W251 SCL is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W251 SCL, 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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W251 SCL is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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