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Y517 UOB

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,225 mi
Last recorded59,225 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 UOB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,225 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Has just met parking brake requirements.

Offside Rear Has just met service brake requirements.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill bubbling. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,779 miles

Drivers inner and outer door handle slightly flimsy.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Has just met parking brake requirements.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. Slight bubbling. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake anti slip slightly worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,259 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished.

Drivers door interior handle slightly loose.

Offside rear sill slight bubbling.

Service brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,650 miles

Anti slip worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012
Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,755 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 42,760 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,706 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,439 miles

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

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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Y517 UOB is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y517 UOB, 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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Y517 UOB is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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