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Y289 KAW

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 KAW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,192 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 62,002 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,314 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 39,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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Y289 KAW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y289 KAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y289 KAW registered?

Y289 KAW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y289 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 KAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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