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W971 VLY

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 VLY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,428 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,166 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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W971 VLY is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W971 VLY registered?

W971 VLY is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W971 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 VLY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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