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Y551 OTU

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 OTU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,814 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 34,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

OSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK POOR /BOOT SPLIT==LONG H/BRAKE==EXH BACK JOINT CORRODED==BOTH FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAPE==

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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Y551 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y551 OTU registered?

Y551 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y551 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 OTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y551 OTU have outstanding finance?

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