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X477 HJV

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 HJV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 90,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2012 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2011 84,229 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 12 May 2011 84,224 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,883 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,883 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,766 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X477 HJV is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X477 HJV, 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 X477 HJV registered?

X477 HJV is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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