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W879 PPF

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 PPF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,803 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 93,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,320 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 87,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 74,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2007 66,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 66,025 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,146 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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W879 PPF is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W879 PPF, 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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W879 PPF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W879 PPF safe to buy?

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