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Y726 XBN

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 XBN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 78,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,984 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,844 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,695 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s/f wiper split

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

reserve travel hand brake lever

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,264 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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Y726 XBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y726 XBN, 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 Y726 XBN registered?

Y726 XBN is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y726 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 XBN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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