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Y722 RSA

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 RSA
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,585 miles

corrosion on front discs

drivers wiper torn

exhaust corroded not leaking

front pads getting low(inner pads)

fuel filter corroded

nearside front side light dull

slight play in offside front drop link

spring on handbrake linkage under car corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 66,584 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on front discs

drivers wiper torn

exhaust corroded not leaking

fuel filter corroded

nearside front side light dull

slight play in offside front drop link

spring on handbrake linkage under car corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,671 miles

see original

Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

brake pipes ; one at front of floor & both to front flexis

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,081 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 47,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y722 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y722 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y722 RSA registered?

Y722 RSA is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y722 RSA safe to buy?

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