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Y174 RPS

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 RPS
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 73,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 57,724 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,267 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y174 RPS is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y174 RPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y174 RPS registered?

Y174 RPS is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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