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Y346 AVG

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,137 mi
Last recorded66,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 AVG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 66,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 66,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 61,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 May 2011 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 25 May 2010 55,295 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 48,667 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,288 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,207 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,825 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 23,825 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

handbrake efficiency is good enough for MOT but this model, the result could be better

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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Y346 AVG is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y346 AVG, 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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Y346 AVG is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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