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X438 REY

2000 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,104 mi
Last recorded37,104 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 REY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 30,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,133 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,127 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Sep 2017 25,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR FROM FLEXIES TO CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left 75% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR FROM FLEXIES TO CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,893 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 27 Sep 2007 22,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,992 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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X438 REY is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X438 REY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X438 REY registered?

X438 REY is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X438 REY safe to buy?

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