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Y638 KDK

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 KDK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,419 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,346 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,694 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,404 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,649 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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Y638 KDK is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y638 KDK, 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 Y638 KDK registered?

Y638 KDK is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y638 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y638 KDK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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