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Y331 XAO

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 XAO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,863 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,805 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,881 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 39,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,273 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,635 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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Y331 XAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y331 XAO, 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 Y331 XAO registered?

Y331 XAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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