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Y238 TKN

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,407 mi
Last recorded41,407 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 TKN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,122 miles

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

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Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,122 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,205 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 TKN is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y238 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

Y238 TKN is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y238 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 TKN shows 12 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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