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Y653 KDK

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 KDK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 74,260 miles

corrosion and holes on front panel (i.e. behind grill)

heavy surface corrosion on all road spring platforms

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension sub-frame

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre appraoching legal limit on tread and nail in tyre

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (rear sections into rear flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into backplates)

Fail 25 May 2012 74,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion and holes on front panel (i.e. behind grill)

heavy surface corrosion on all road spring platforms

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension sub-frame

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre appraoching legal limit on tread and nail in tyre

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (rear sections into rear flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into backplates)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,539 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f wheel bearing, advise check drive shaft securing nut for "tightness"

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,539 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

SLIGHT - play in o/s/f wheel bearing, advise check drive shaft securing nut for "tightness"

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both nearside tyres outer edges slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to inner and outer edges of tread

rear registration plate contaminated

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y653 KDK is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y653 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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Y653 KDK is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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