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Y278 LGM

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,297 mi
Last recorded38,297 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 LGM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 38,297 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,297 miles

battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,792 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,189 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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Y278 LGM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y278 LGM, 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 Y278 LGM registered?

Y278 LGM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y278 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 LGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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