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Y579 WEW

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,047 mi
Last recorded67,047 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 WEW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,483 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake has long travel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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Y579 WEW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y579 WEW, 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 Y579 WEW registered?

Y579 WEW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y579 WEW safe to buy?

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