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X236 BDV

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 BDV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,791 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,258 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSIONON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSIONON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,084 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,135 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 51,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,514 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,514 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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X236 BDV is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X236 BDV, 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 X236 BDV registered?

X236 BDV is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X236 BDV safe to buy?

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