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Y215 WSM

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 WSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,000 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,958 miles

Front x2 headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal; rubber s/det/split

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,957 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front x2 headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal; rubber s/det/split

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,906 miles

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,370 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 121,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 119,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 114,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 107,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 107,118 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 107,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 102,376 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 102,374 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 79,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,916 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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Y215 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y215 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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Y215 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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