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Y388 WSW

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,609 mi
Last recorded70,609 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 WSW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,609 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,525 miles

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

wiper l;inkage woern

Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

wiper l;inkage woern

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,710 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,564 miles

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

engine management light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,249 miles

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

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

neaside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,091 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,273 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 28,008 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 21,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 18,560 miles

UNEVEN WEAR ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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 WSW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y388 WSW, 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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Y388 WSW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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