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Y251 RSO

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 RSO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 125,820 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 3 Nov 2010 124,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 99,717 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,311 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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Y251 RSO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y251 RSO, 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 Y251 RSO registered?

Y251 RSO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y251 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 RSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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