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Y265 RSO

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 RSO
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,721 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,818 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,818 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,855 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y265 RSO is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y265 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y265 RSO registered?

Y265 RSO is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y265 RSO safe to buy?

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