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X661 DBT

2001 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

57,780 mi
Last recorded57,780 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 DBT
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

general under body corrosion

offside front spot lamp damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 May 2018 57,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

general under body corrosion

offside front spot lamp damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust bracket supporting rear silencer box badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust bracket supporting rear silencer box badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,235 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2014 47,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,800 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,969 miles

both outer c.v boots cracked

drivers seat belt repaired

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leaks engine and gear box

Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer c.v boots cracked

drivers seat belt repaired

mid and rear exhaust sections corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leaks engine and gear box

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,587 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 35,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,431 miles

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

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,431 miles

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

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

rear washer not working

Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,769 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 26,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear suspension bushes bonding deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear washer inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,483 miles

both rear suspension bushes bonding deteriorated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear washer inoperative

Fail 22 Mar 2006 24,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,121 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

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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X661 DBT is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X661 DBT, 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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X661 DBT is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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