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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Shuma. Check any Shuma by registration number below.

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83.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.5%

vs Kia Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Shuma — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Shuma has an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Shuma is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kia Shuma, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Shuma performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 227 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2003

Based on 1,143 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2002

Based on 720 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2001

Based on 506 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2000

Based on 831 vehicles

82.7%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

1999

Based on 532 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

1998

Based on 288 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

0

Based on 49 vehicles

67.3%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Shuma

Kia Shuma — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Shuma MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Shuma?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Shuma is 83.7% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Shuma?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Shuma reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, the Kia Shuma is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Shuma?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Shuma?
Typical mileage for the Kia Shuma: 110,692 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Shuma to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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