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X253 BDV

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 BDV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 91,369 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 86,278 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 86,278 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,580 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,097 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,986 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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X253 BDV is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X253 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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X253 BDV is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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