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W852 YBM

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 YBM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,120 miles

Front and rear number plates stained

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,032 miles

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

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

Front and rear number plates stained

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cuts in tread

hand brake travel

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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W852 YBM is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W852 YBM, 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 W852 YBM registered?

W852 YBM is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W852 YBM safe to buy?

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