MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
near side front stablizer link slight play engine oil leak off side rear tyre getting low
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?
Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y947 TFA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y947 TFA, 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 Y947 TFA registered?
Y947 TFA is a 2001 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 2 April 2001.
Is Y947 TFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y947 TFA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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