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W653 YFL

2000 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 YFL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 62,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,756 miles

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,604 miles

brake pipes corroding front and rear

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Mar 2008 48,603 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pipes corroding front and rear

handbrake travel getting high

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W653 YFL is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W653 YFL, 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 W653 YFL registered?

W653 YFL is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W653 YFL safe to buy?

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