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Y159 FFJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 FFJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 66,544 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre and low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

oil leak from reverse light switch

rear tyres low

Pass 26 May 2007 55,232 miles

brake pipes feeding rear flexis rusty

oil leaks

rear wiper defective

Pass 30 May 2006 49,247 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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Y159 FFJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y159 FFJ, 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 Y159 FFJ registered?

Y159 FFJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y159 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 FFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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