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W254 ADS

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,756 mi
Last recorded63,756 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 ADS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,641 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,358 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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W254 ADS is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W254 ADS, 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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How do I check the history of W254 ADS?

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What year was W254 ADS registered?

W254 ADS is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W254 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 ADS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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