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Y726 AAF

2001 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,524 mi
Last recorded53,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma S58,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 AAF
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,524 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2007
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,661 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 39,661 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 29,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y726 AAF 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 42.9%.

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 Y726 AAF, 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 Y726 AAF registered?

Y726 AAF is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y726 AAF safe to buy?

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