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Y235 GEU

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,444 mi
Last recorded46,444 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 GEU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 46,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear filler in outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 'rear bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear filler in outer sill

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 38,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear filler in outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 'rear bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear filler in outer sill

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,679 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,201 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,242 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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Y235 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y235 GEU, 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 Y235 GEU registered?

Y235 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y235 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 GEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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