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X159 NHK

2000 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 NHK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,456 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,456 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,432 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,432 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,668 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 52,046 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 52,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,169 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 32,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 31,934 miles

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

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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X159 NHK is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X159 NHK, 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 X159 NHK registered?

X159 NHK is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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