Kia Shuma (2000)
2000 Kia Shuma
CarHunch analysed 2,056 real MOT records for the 2000 Kia Shuma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Kia Shuma is a problematic proposition: its 65.3% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by nearly 15 percentage points, and a quarter of these cars have logged dangerous defects at some point. This isn't a vehicle for buyers who need reliability confidence or minimal repair costs.
These Shumas have covered a relatively modest 61,357 miles at the median, yet they're already generating 3.17 failures and 11.3 advisories per test, which speaks to underlying durability issues rather than simple age-related wear. If you're considering one, factor in regular maintenance and budget for immediate repairs before buying—the numbers suggest these cars need it.
What to check before buying a 2000 Kia Shuma
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,047 | 65.3% | 3.17 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 71.3% | 2.6 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 71% | 2.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Kia Shuma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Kia Shuma vehicles fall between 49,352 and 76,196 miles.
2000 Kia Shuma — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Kia Shuma
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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75%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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49.8%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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48.1%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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45.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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41.3%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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39.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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