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Y387 GKG

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 GKG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,238 miles

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

front brakes unbalanced

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,196 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,652 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 42 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,913 miles

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

travel on parking brake lever needs attention

Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,913 miles

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

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

travel on parking brake lever needs attention

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,032 miles

travel on parking brake could be improved

Fail 16 Jan 2010 24,032 miles

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

travel on parking brake could be improved

Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,634 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 14,634 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf wiper split but still cleaning screen

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,757 miles

both rear shockers have a light misting of oil

osf inner brake disc not polished on outer edge

rear brake performance could be improved

scraping damage to ns outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,289 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

scraping damage to ns outer sill

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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Y387 GKG is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y387 GKG, 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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Y387 GKG is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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