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W793 SNG

2000 Kia Shuma SX

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,031 mi
Last recorded103,031 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma SX67,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 SNG
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 103,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 96,128 miles

front to rear and front steel pipes not in clips but supported ok

Pass 2 May 2007 87,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes pitted

rear tyres worn out of shape 185-65-14

Pass 3 May 2006 72,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 58,212 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 57,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise n/s aim not tested

advise o/s & n /s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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W793 SNG is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W793 SNG, 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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W793 SNG is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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