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Y942 TFA

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,304 mi
Last recorded82,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 TFA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,304 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

eml on

exchanger corroded off but system still supported

front panel top rail corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

loud clunk from brake pedal

offside rear quarter panel and valance corroded away

sweep scratches on screen do not materially affect drivers view

Pass 28 May 2015 76,394 miles

EML On

Exhaust backbox hanger corroded away

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting low tread

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wing corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 76,394 miles

EML On

Exhaust backbox hanger corroded away

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting low tread

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wing corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 75,042 miles

EML On

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brakes require attention,brake was grabbing on first application

Fail 19 May 2014 75,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML On

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brakes require attention,brake was grabbing on first application

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,867 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 69,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 64,734 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 58,819 miles

rear brakes will soon need adjustment or repair

Pass 26 May 2010 55,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,490 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 28 May 2008 52,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 52,703 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s front wiper blade torn

Fail 15 May 2007 50,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 50,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,939 miles

rear wiper split.

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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Y942 TFA is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y942 TFA, 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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Y942 TFA is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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