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Y487 FHK

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,516 mi
Last recorded87,516 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 FHK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 87,516 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust has a mount broken on rear

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,562 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,754 miles

nearside front tyre looks as though has been run flat, is perishing on sidewalls, is close to wear limit and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is on wear limit

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,673 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 45,595 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 37,650 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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Y487 FHK is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y487 FHK, 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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What year was Y487 FHK registered?

Y487 FHK is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y487 FHK safe to buy?

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