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Y878 BAR

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,857 mi
Last recorded61,857 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 BAR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,857 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 69,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

binding on n/s/r wheel

hand brake light faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,258 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear brake needs checking

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,225 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,225 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine managment light staying on

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,787 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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Y878 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y878 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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What year was Y878 BAR registered?

Y878 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y878 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 BAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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