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X431 SSM

2000 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 SSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,042 miles

centre exhaust section split and blowing slightly at seam area

note - spare tyre fitted to nearside front at time of test

offside rear tyre tread depth low advise renewal

slight wear / knock from nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r number plate light bulb dim

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,604 miles

advise nearside and offside rear parking brake binding slightly.advise strip and clean.

advise nearside rear tyre (185/65x14) has a nail in the tread too close to edge to edge to puncture repair ,advise replacement soon .

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,219 miles

Both front outer C.V. boots starting to perish.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Slight run out on both front brake discs.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,787 miles

metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

nail in offside front tyre

offside front and nearside front lower arm(front)bushes worn

offside rear trailing arm bush split

slight seep from steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,751 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 39,751 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside wiper rubber starting to perish

runout on nearside and offside front brakes

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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X431 SSM is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X431 SSM, 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 X431 SSM registered?

X431 SSM is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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