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X796 EKJ

2000 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,698 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,497 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,459 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,722 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 25,775 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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X796 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X796 EKJ, 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 X796 EKJ registered?

X796 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X796 EKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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