MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
although the parking brake efficiency reading is sufficient to pass, it was obvious during testing that there is a fault in the nearside rear brake.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?
Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W278 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma S in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,289 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W278 STF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kia Shuma S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Shuma S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W278 STF registered?
W278 STF is a 2000 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 11 May 2000.
Is W278 STF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 STF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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