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Y918 UMW

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 UMW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,756 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,756 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,611 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 83,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,578 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 73,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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Y918 UMW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y918 UMW, 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 Y918 UMW registered?

Y918 UMW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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