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W272 VHB

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 VHB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,630 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,178 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,108 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)

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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W272 VHB is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green 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 W272 VHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W272 VHB registered?

W272 VHB is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W272 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 VHB 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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