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GX51 SYP

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SYP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,512 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,901 miles

headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,363 miles

headlight lens poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever a little high

Nearside wiper perishing

Steering rack body damp

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,569 miles

brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 56,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,893 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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GX51 SYP is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 SYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 SYP registered?

GX51 SYP is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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