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Y709 HPL

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,103 mi
Last recorded64,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 HPL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,103 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light "ON" on dash

exhaust rear silencer 1 mounting bracket rusted/broken off

Pass 11 May 2012 57,945 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer 1 mounting broken/rusted off

Pass 31 May 2011 53,147 miles

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

Deteriation to nearside headlamp lens

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

When headlamp main beam is operated,seperate main beam headlamps are illuminated and the dip beam headlamps are extinguised

Pass 18 May 2010 50,650 miles

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

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

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 20 May 2009 46,277 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on centre

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 May 2009 46,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on centre

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 May 2008 42,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 28,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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Y709 HPL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y709 HPL, 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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Y709 HPL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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