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Y741 RDL

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 RDL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

parking brake 18%

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheels slight restricted movement

corrosion rear sills

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,213 miles

both front outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,815 miles

headlamp beams poor recheck next mot

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,187 miles

nsr tyre poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,707 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,707 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,960 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 45,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,294 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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Y741 RDL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y741 RDL, 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 Y741 RDL registered?

Y741 RDL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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