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W971 CPU

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,798 mi
Last recorded155,798 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 CPU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 155,798 miles

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

headlamp lenses discouloured headlamp aim beam images poor

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2013 155,599 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

headlamp lenses discouloured headlamp aim beam images poor

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2012 144,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 131,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 126,689 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 126,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 111,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 111,811 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,396 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 91,390 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 68,218 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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W971 CPU is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W971 CPU, 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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W971 CPU is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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