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Y549 OTU

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,578 mi
Last recorded58,578 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 OTU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 53,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,051 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 25,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,571 miles

All tyres wearing to close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 7 Jun 2011 19,571 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres wearing to close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,839 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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Y549 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey 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 Y549 OTU, 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 Y549 OTU registered?

Y549 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y549 OTU safe to buy?

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