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X724 SSM

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,836 mi
Last recorded82,836 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX724 SSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe coroded but not holed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,801 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe coroded but not holed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,706 miles

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

coolant leak at radiator

one exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequitly suported

Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak at radiator

one exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequitly suported

Pass 5 May 2011 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,685 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 60,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 49,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 49,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,205 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is badly perished along tread pattern, advise replacement soon .

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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X724 SSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X724 SSM, 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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X724 SSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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