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W445 AJB

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 AJB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,327 miles

headlamp lenses have slight frosting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,555 miles

Both beam image poor

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both beam image poor

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,388 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,317 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,545 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,534 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,534 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,982 miles

Front number plate backing starting to come away and discolour.

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball socket gaitors splitting.

Offside front anti roll bar linkage ball socket gaitors splitting.

Rear number plate reflective backing starting to come away and discolour.

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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W445 AJB is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W445 AJB, 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 W445 AJB registered?

W445 AJB is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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