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Y48 WSW

2001 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,872 mi
Last recorded31,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 WSW
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,872 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

acciodent damege, doors ,

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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Y48 WSW is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 Y48 WSW, 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 Y48 WSW registered?

Y48 WSW is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y48 WSW safe to buy?

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