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Y147 JCS

2001 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 JCS
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 83,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 79,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 69,588 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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Y147 JCS is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,455 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y147 JCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y147 JCS registered?

Y147 JCS is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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