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Y394 TGA

2001 Kia Shuma S

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 TGA
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,809 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,809 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,769 miles

as previously advised

Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

central locking system demonstrates a fault and should be rectified immediately!

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,311 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y394 TGA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y394 TGA, 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 Y394 TGA registered?

Y394 TGA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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