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Y214 WSM

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 WSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 114,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y214 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y214 WSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y214 WSM registered?

Y214 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y214 WSM safe to buy?

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