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W724 VEF

2000 Kia Shuma SX

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,820 mi
Last recorded62,820 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma SX67,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 VEF
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 55,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 55,343 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,444 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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W724 VEF is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,821 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W724 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W724 VEF registered?

W724 VEF is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 19 August 2000.

Is W724 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W724 VEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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