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Y917 EVK

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 EVK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,807 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 45,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 34,221 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 34,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y917 EVK is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y917 EVK, 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 Y917 EVK registered?

Y917 EVK is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y917 EVK safe to buy?

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