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Y596 TNB

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,550 mi
Last recorded39,550 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 TNB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,538 miles

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

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

both front head lamps discoloured

Fail 19 Oct 2012 28,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front head lamps discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,707 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,747 miles

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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Y596 TNB is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y596 TNB, 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 Y596 TNB registered?

Y596 TNB is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y596 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 TNB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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