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Y497 FHK

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 FHK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,015 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 56,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre puntured

Pass 17 May 2010 51,520 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator in bumper loose and damp inside lense

no spare wheel

rear tyres splitting cracking around sidewalls

Fail 17 May 2010 51,520 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator in bumper loose and damp inside lense

no spare wheel

rear tyres splitting cracking around sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,617 miles

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

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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Y497 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 Y497 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 Y497 FHK registered?

Y497 FHK is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y497 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 FHK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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