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W68 XKN

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 XKN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake pads very low

offside outer sill poor condition (corrosion)

rear number plate lamps soon require attention

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,155 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 82,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,845 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BOTH OUTER C.V. GAITERS PERISHING.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN A POOR CONDITION.

RIGID BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F. BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

TEMPORY REPAIR TO FRONT SILENCER.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,867 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 65,861 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 65,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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W68 XKN is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W68 XKN, 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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W68 XKN is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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