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X229 BHR

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,692 mi
Last recorded70,692 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 BHR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,692 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,692 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 65,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,731 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2009 56,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,911 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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X229 BHR is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X229 BHR, 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 X229 BHR registered?

X229 BHR is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 September 2000.

Is X229 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 BHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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