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Y199 VHR

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 VHR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,921 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,258 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 10,248 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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Y199 VHR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y199 VHR, 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 Y199 VHR registered?

Y199 VHR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y199 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 VHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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