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Y207 HEC

2001 Kia Shuma S

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,402 mi
Last recorded61,402 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 HEC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,402 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,395 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs slightly warped

Near side rear trailing arm bushe starting to lift

Off side rear trailing arm bushe starting to lift

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,412 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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Y207 HEC is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y207 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y207 HEC registered?

Y207 HEC is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y207 HEC safe to buy?

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