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Y236 XAX

2001 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 XAX
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 89,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 89,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 85,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine m/light on

Fail 19 Jun 2007 70,986 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine mil lamp on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,001 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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Y236 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,455 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y236 XAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y236 XAX registered?

Y236 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y236 XAX safe to buy?

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