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Y872 BAR

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 BAR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,897 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,580 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished within tread

nearside front outer cv joint faulty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,778 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 27 May 2010 76,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2008 63,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,351 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y872 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y872 BAR, 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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Y872 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y872 BAR safe to buy?

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