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Y171 MBV

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,579 mi
Last recorded42,579 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MBV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,579 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,719 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,445 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 40,445 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,259 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 39,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front struts corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front struts corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 35,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 22,829 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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Y171 MBV is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y171 MBV, 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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Y171 MBV is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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