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Y249 APW

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 APW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,611 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,469 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED BADLY, WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & ALIGNMENT ALSO NEEDED.....O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW....Thanx...

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,098 miles

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,137 miles

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

heat shield mounting brackets badly corroded

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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Y249 APW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey 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 Y249 APW, 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 Y249 APW registered?

Y249 APW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y249 APW safe to buy?

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