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Y83 UBO

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 UBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,197 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine manegment light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split

slight rear brake judder possable binding nearside rear

spare wheel buckled and tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2007 92,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 91,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 85,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine check light on

Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine check light on

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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Y83 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 Y83 UBO, 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 Y83 UBO registered?

Y83 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y83 UBO safe to buy?

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