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Y581 MCL

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,763 mi
Last recorded57,763 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 MCL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,438 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 55,414 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wing damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wing damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,447 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,609 miles

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,839 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,839 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y581 MCL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y581 MCL, 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 Y581 MCL registered?

Y581 MCL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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