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Y979 EAL

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,147 mi
Last recorded42,147 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 EAL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 32,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 7,487 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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Y979 EAL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y979 EAL, 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 Y979 EAL registered?

Y979 EAL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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