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KE51 FXY

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FXY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,431 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine manegement light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front outer cv gators starting to perish/ light oil leak from engine

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,545 miles

slight oil leak from n/s steering rack boot.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr brake performance just met requirments will req attention/

Fail 2 Sep 2008 22,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr brake performance just met requirments will req attention/

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,677 miles

hand brake req att n/s rear tyre req soon

Fail 30 Aug 2006 12,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,166 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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KE51 FXY is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE51 FXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE51 FXY?

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What year was KE51 FXY registered?

KE51 FXY is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 FXY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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