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Y388 ETY

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 ETY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,455 miles

front pads 3/4 worn rear brake pipes slightly corroded check in 4 months front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front pads 3/4 worn rear brake pipes slightly corroded check in 4 months front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 534,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,914 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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Y388 ETY is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y388 ETY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y388 ETY?

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What year was Y388 ETY registered?

Y388 ETY is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y388 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 ETY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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