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Y396 PWJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 PWJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,452 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,452 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,017 miles

Both front brakes sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some damage to front number plate.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brakes sticking slightly.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some damage to front number plate.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,521 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,621 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,959 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,959 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,715 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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Y396 PWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey 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 Y396 PWJ, 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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Y396 PWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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