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Y718 GWO

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 GWO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,946 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,805 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,770 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,783 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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Y718 GWO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y718 GWO, 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 Y718 GWO registered?

Y718 GWO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y718 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 GWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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