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Y748 GBO

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 GBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,120 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,119 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,544 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 64,544 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,688 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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Y748 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y748 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.

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What year was Y748 GBO registered?

Y748 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y748 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y748 GBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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