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Y946 TKJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,520 mi
Last recorded74,520 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

alternator belt shredded

low on oil

misfiring intermitent

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,887 miles

Front both front headlight image poor

Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 70,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,865 miles

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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Y946 TKJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y946 TKJ, 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 Y946 TKJ registered?

Y946 TKJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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