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W718 TFJ

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,777 mi
Last recorded49,777 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 TFJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,777 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,950 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,239 miles

Battery insecure

centre console damaged

noise from rear wheels

travel on hand brake

Fail 16 Nov 2009 39,229 miles

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

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre console damaged

noise from rear wheels

travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess h/brake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 24,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W718 TFJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W718 TFJ, 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 W718 TFJ registered?

W718 TFJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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