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Y575 OTU

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 OTU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 76,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offs ide front tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,585 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,666 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y575 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y575 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 Y575 OTU registered?

Y575 OTU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y575 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 OTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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