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Y353 OCT

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,348 mi
Last recorded67,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 OCT
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 49,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brakes require adjustment as there is a lot of travel on both foot and hand brakes.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,743 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,619 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y353 OCT is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y353 OCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y353 OCT registered?

Y353 OCT is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y353 OCT safe to buy?

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