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Y499 AET

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 AET
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,368 miles

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inside rear bumper both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,084 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 62,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,802 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s beam setting ok -height adjust motor -noise!

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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Y499 AET 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 91.7%.

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 Y499 AET, 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 Y499 AET registered?

Y499 AET is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y499 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 AET shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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