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Y561 HWF

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,588 mi
Last recorded59,588 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 HWF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,956 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,356 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,658 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,698 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 40,698 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

advise both rear brake pipes to rear flexis starting to corrode

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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Y561 HWF is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y561 HWF, 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 Y561 HWF registered?

Y561 HWF is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y561 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 HWF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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