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Y232 KBN

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KBN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 103,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 103,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 84,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 65,279 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 48,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,622 miles

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

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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Y232 KBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y232 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 Y232 KBN registered?

Y232 KBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y232 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 KBN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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