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Y618 WSM

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 WSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 113,664 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 113,664 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 113,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 113,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,604 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 111,604 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 107,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 108,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y618 WSM, 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 WSM registered?

Y618 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y618 WSM safe to buy?

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