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Y985 AAH

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,656 mi
Last recorded60,656 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 AAH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,656 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,820 miles

BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING OUT

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT OUT OF BALANCE AND SLIGHT PULSING, NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE POOR CONDITION, SUSPECT POSSIBLE WARPPED DISCS AND PADS STICKING IN CALIPERS.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFF SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW COMPARED TO NEAR SIDE REAR, N/S/R 100Kg O/S/R 70Kg.

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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Y985 AAH is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y985 AAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y985 AAH registered?

Y985 AAH is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y985 AAH safe to buy?

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