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Y299 RSA

2001 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 RSA
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,324 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,046 miles

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 Sep 2006 76,789 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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Y299 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y299 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y299 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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