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Y592 GAP

2001 Kia Shuma

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,843 mi
Last recorded161,843 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 GAP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 161,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes front to rear slight corrosion

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightr bind nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Mar 2007 150,377 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 150,073 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 118,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 118,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

auxilary drive belts noisey

front brake discs corroded on inner work surface

front wheel trims missing

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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Y592 GAP is a 2001 Kia Shuma in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y592 GAP, 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 Y592 GAP registered?

Y592 GAP is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y592 GAP safe to buy?

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