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Y241 GEU

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 GEU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 38,277 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 38,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 36,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery box corroded and battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 34,561 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,404 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 32,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,082 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT RUN OUT N/S FRONT BRAKE

Pass 22 May 2008 26,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,177 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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Y241 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y241 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 Y241 GEU registered?

Y241 GEU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y241 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 GEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y241 GEU have outstanding finance?

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