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Y543 AET

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,658 mi
Last recorded60,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 AET
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,651 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,814 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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Y543 AET is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y543 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y543 AET registered?

Y543 AET is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y543 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 AET shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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