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Y253 APW

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,904 mi
Last recorded36,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 APW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,793 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER EDGERS STARTING TOO SPLIT.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,680 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,575 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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Y253 APW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y253 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 Y253 APW registered?

Y253 APW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y253 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 APW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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