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X249 WFT

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 WFT
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,347 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,020 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 48,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,306 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 38,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X249 WFT is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X249 WFT, 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 X249 WFT registered?

X249 WFT is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X249 WFT safe to buy?

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