KIA SHUMA (1999-04) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 L
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The KIA SHUMA (1999-04) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 L is a practical five-door hatchback from Kia’s budget-minded range, aimed at buyers wanting straightforward everyday transport rather than a premium badge. In the UK used-car market it sits among older, affordable alternatives to models such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra.
mycarcheck.com records 16 look-ups covering 13 distinct VINs, a sample rather than a broad market survey. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £400, average recorded mileage of 66,000 miles and around 4,000 miles driven per year. The cars had an average of 2.7 previous keepers, suggesting varied ownership histories.
As a five-door, the Shuma suits small families, commuters or first-time buyers seeking inexpensive transport, with rear access and a hatchback layout. Its appeal is practicality and low entry cost; against popular rivals, it is less familiar in the UK, so condition and service history matter when choosing one.
Before buying a Kia Shuma, check for outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—skipping a check could leave you with an expensive problem.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 13 different vehicles, run between March 8th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
16
Lookups
Lookups
6
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
102k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£400
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
