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Y49 UBO

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 UBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,908 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,391 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Front sidelights are not fitted into position very well.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to cause beam image to lose clarity & intensity.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre wall is showing signs of wear.

Rear struts are corroding.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is cracked.

Front sidelights are not fitted into position very well.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to cause beam image to lose clarity & intensity.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre wall is showing signs of wear.

Rear struts are corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,693 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 61,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

long travel on park brake

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,919 miles

front no. plate cracked

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,981 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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Y49 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue 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 Y49 UBO, 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 Y49 UBO registered?

Y49 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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