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Y196 WSM

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,997 mi
Last recorded46,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 WSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 38,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,240 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 29,360 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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Y196 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y196 WSM, 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 Y196 WSM registered?

Y196 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y196 WSM safe to buy?

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