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X457 FPX

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 FPX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 42,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,391 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 28,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 27,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,300 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2010 27,239 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,582 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 25,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,049 miles

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

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

both n/s tyres have some side wall damage

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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X457 FPX is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X457 FPX, 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 X457 FPX registered?

X457 FPX is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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