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Y618 PSN

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 PSN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,653 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 62,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,564 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,912 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Handbrake travel nearing the end of its adjustment.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,580 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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Y618 PSN is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y618 PSN, 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 Y618 PSN registered?

Y618 PSN is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y618 PSN safe to buy?

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