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W278 STF

2000 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,593 mi
Last recorded69,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma S63,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 STF
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,593 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,583 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,210 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,169 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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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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