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W973 EHK

2000 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,435 mi
Last recorded55,435 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma SX67,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 EHK
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,435 miles

exhaust corroding

front brakes show distortion

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel getting excessive

idle speed excessive

n/s/f body damage

o/s/r tyre feathering on edges and getting low

rear shock absorbers getting soft

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,429 miles

both plastic headlight lens starting to deteriorate, starting to effect beam pattern

child seat fitted N/S/FRONT seatbelt not checked

engine idle speed at top limit for emissions test

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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W973 EHK is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W973 EHK, 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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What year was W973 EHK registered?

W973 EHK is a 2000 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W973 EHK safe to buy?

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