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Y936 HWJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 HWJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 49,197 miles

some damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Fail 20 May 2013 49,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,169 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 36,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,671 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 17,991 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm tread depth.

Slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust box along seam.

Slight gearbox oil leak from casing and reverse light switch.

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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Y936 HWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y936 HWJ, 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 Y936 HWJ registered?

Y936 HWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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