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W403 TVG

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 TVG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,406 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,110 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,732 miles

Front discs worn & corroded, not excessively, & effort readings good.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front discs corroded & worn, not considered excessive.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit.

Offside rear tyre worn to tread wear indicators.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,787 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 43,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W403 TVG is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green 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 W403 TVG, 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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W403 TVG is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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