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Y274 UEY

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 UEY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 72,914 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,559 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

foot brake low

handbrake high

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,287 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,533 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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Y274 UEY is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y274 UEY, 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 Y274 UEY registered?

Y274 UEY is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y274 UEY safe to buy?

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