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X153 ACJ

2000 Kia Shuma

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,522 mi
Last recorded112,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 ACJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,226 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,773 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 60,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,778 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 19,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X153 ACJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X153 ACJ, 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 X153 ACJ registered?

X153 ACJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X153 ACJ safe to buy?

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