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Y396 TGA

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 TGA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s front tyre low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s front tyre low on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,120 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

N/s front tyre worn low on edges

Wipers smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,524 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,497 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,497 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 68,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,244 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 56,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,178 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 TGA is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver 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 Y396 TGA, 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 TGA is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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