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W487 XBN

2000 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma SX67,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 XBN
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 81,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,663 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 66,158 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 55,126 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,126 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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W487 XBN is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,821 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W487 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W487 XBN registered?

W487 XBN is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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