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Y723 GBO

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 GBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,784 miles

Accident damage to N/S/R

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,718 miles

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

nearside rear of car dented

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,718 miles

nearside rear of car dented

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,394 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 41,394 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,572 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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Y723 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y723 GBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y723 GBO registered?

Y723 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y723 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y723 GBO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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