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Y801 WEG

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 WEG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 115,125 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

adjust handbrake

Pass 11 May 2009 106,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,529 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and worn around edges

exhaust corroding

front pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2007 82,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y801 WEG is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y801 WEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y801 WEG registered?

Y801 WEG is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y801 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 WEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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