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Y881 BAR

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 BAR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015

As per failure.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

1. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

2. Rear number plate becomng deteriorated. 3. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,809 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,780 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover becoming perished.

4. Nearside and offside front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 5. Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint. 6. Engine management light on at time of test.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y881 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y881 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 Y881 BAR registered?

Y881 BAR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y881 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 BAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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