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W521 UUH

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,030 mi
Last recorded84,030 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 UUH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,030 miles

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

surface rust underneath

Fail 30 Aug 2016 84,030 miles

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

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

surface rust underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper linkage worn and knocking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper linkage worn and knocking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,976 miles

Both headlamps faded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both headlamps faded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,489 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

advise both sills corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer 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) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

advise both sills corroded

advise nail in n/s/r tyre and has been run flat

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise center seat belt lightly fraying

Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise center seat belt lightly fraying

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,643 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,603 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,868 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 54,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W521 UUH is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W521 UUH, 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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W521 UUH is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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