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X486 AKY

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,185 mi
Last recorded86,185 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 AKY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to side wall outer/worn outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,354 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,835 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,723 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,376 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,538 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,647 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,249 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 42,249 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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X486 AKY is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X486 AKY, 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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X486 AKY is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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