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X539 UAF

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,354 mi
Last recorded32,354 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 UAF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear] pipe rusting between clamp (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle rusting

both front head lamps becoming opake

exhaust system rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,631 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,625 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake pipe nut corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,777 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,932 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,443 miles

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

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

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 22,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,676 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 2007 20,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,692 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 16,372 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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X539 UAF 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 X539 UAF, 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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X539 UAF is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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