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Y557 WAO

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 WAO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,742 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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Y557 WAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y557 WAO, 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

How do I check the history of Y557 WAO?

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What year was Y557 WAO registered?

Y557 WAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y557 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 WAO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y557 WAO have outstanding finance?

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