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Y301 RSA

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,347 mi
Last recorded67,347 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 RSA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,347 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,650 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 17 Mar 2011 62,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,473 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,289 miles

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The bush on both the rear trailing arms are starting to split.

The rear metal brake pipes from the flexi brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The bush on both the rear trailing arms are starting to split.

The rear metal brake pipes from the flexi brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,047 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,040 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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Y301 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y301 RSA, 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 Y301 RSA registered?

Y301 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y301 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 RSA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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