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Y237 GEU

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,930 mi
Last recorded20,930 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 GEU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,930 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut to nearside rear tyre side wall, but not showing cord/ply

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 6,615 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 6,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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Y237 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y237 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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How do I check the history of Y237 GEU?

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What year was Y237 GEU registered?

Y237 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y237 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y237 GEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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