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W557 KTL

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 KTL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 67,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 67,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 62,276 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,516 miles

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

hand brake lever reserve travel to minimum

Pass 18 May 2007 43,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 39,454 miles

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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W557 KTL is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W557 KTL, 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 W557 KTL registered?

W557 KTL is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W557 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 KTL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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