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W724 SFP

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 SFP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,979 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,345 miles

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

offside tront tyre worn on edge 3/ brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,316 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various corrision over vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,434 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight lag on n/s/f brake

Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,434 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake warning light illuminated

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns poor

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/r brake lag - 21% imbalance

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 60,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

n/s/r brake lag - 21% imbalance

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,216 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,216 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel very high

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 44,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 37,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,579 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,659 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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W724 SFP is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W724 SFP, 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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W724 SFP is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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