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YN51 VLO

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,807 mi
Last recorded71,807 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VLO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,807 miles

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

hand brake efficiency just pass @ 16%

near side hand brake effort low

Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 71,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,230 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 67,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,240 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,658 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 43,651 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread very low 2mm

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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YN51 VLO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YN51 VLO, 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 YN51 VLO registered?

YN51 VLO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is YN51 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 VLO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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