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Y757 GBO

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,675 mi
Last recorded109,675 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 GBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 109,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade split

paint damage to front

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,620 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,133 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,277 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,277 miles

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

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

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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Y757 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y757 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 Y757 GBO registered?

Y757 GBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y757 GBO safe to buy?

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