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Y542 AET

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,697 mi
Last recorded79,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 AET
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,220 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,136 miles

Brake pipes corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jun 2006 48,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corrosion

exhaust corroded,heatshield detached

n/s h/brake 80kg,o/s 95kg

n/s/f tyre screw in tread

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

n/s/r tyre near limit

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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Y542 AET is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y542 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 Y542 AET registered?

Y542 AET is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y542 AET safe to buy?

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