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Y301 XAX

2001 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,752 mi
Last recorded67,752 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 XAX
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear service brake performance could be better

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,747 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre getting low

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre getting low

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,718 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Fail 31 Mar 2006 30,718 miles

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

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

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

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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Y301 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma S 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 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 Y301 XAX, 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 Y301 XAX registered?

Y301 XAX is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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