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Y224 KBN

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,256 mi
Last recorded62,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 KBN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 57,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,760 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside lower rear bumper bar protruding due to accident damage but has no jagged edges nor is dangerous to the public at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,684 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 36,684 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 17,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 13,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,195 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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Y224 KBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y224 KBN, 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 Y224 KBN registered?

Y224 KBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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