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Y557 HWF

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 HWF
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,612 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades not cleening screen propely

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,577 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,856 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 42,825 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y557 HWF is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y557 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y557 HWF registered?

Y557 HWF is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y557 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 HWF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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