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Y817 WSM

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,591 mi
Last recorded62,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 WSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 62,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,175 miles

advise nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes just starting to split.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes just starting to split.

Pass 28 May 2009 49,724 miles

advise nearside rear tyre (185/65x14) has a nail near outer edge too close for pucture repair ,advise replacement as tyre is also on 2mm.

advise rear wiper blade is torn.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,474 miles

nearside and offside front tyres nearing legal limit

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,292 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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Y817 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y817 WSM, 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 Y817 WSM registered?

Y817 WSM is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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