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W723 OYJ

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 OYJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,862 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,912 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 50,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W723 OYJ 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 50%.

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 W723 OYJ, 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 W723 OYJ registered?

W723 OYJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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