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Y796 HWG

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,554 mi
Last recorded60,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 HWG
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,424 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 May 2006 47,356 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y796 HWG is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y796 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y796 HWG registered?

Y796 HWG is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y796 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 HWG shows 4 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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