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Y840 OBE

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,572 mi
Last recorded98,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 OBE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,906 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,905 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,437 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,895 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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Y840 OBE is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y840 OBE, 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 Y840 OBE registered?

Y840 OBE is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y840 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 OBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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