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Y238 ROR

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 ROR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 95,380 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre lower on outer edge

offside rear tyre low

Pass 9 May 2012 85,955 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,763 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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Y238 ROR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y238 ROR, 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 Y238 ROR registered?

Y238 ROR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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