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Y217 XAX

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,506 mi
Last recorded74,506 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 XAX
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2006 74,506 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

foot brake pedal travel getting long

handbrake travel nearing reserve limit

offside rear hub bearing getting noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,506 miles

foot brake pedal travel getting long

handbrake travel nearing reserve limit

offside rear hub bearing getting noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear floor badly damaged . petrol tank damaged

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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Y217 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Black 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 Y217 XAX, 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 Y217 XAX registered?

Y217 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y217 XAX safe to buy?

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