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Y397 ETY

2001 Kia Shuma S

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,540 mi
Last recorded45,540 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 ETY
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,540 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,480 miles

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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Y397 ETY is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y397 ETY, 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 Y397 ETY registered?

Y397 ETY is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y397 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 ETY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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