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Y956 LCW

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,036 mi
Last recorded60,036 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 LCW
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,036 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 60,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 32,910 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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Y956 LCW is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y956 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y956 LCW registered?

Y956 LCW is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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