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AJ52 MBF

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MBF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 95,756 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seatbelt buckle casing missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

handbrake cables incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,331 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 80,330 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,058 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,675 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,282 miles

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

unable to make clear visual inspection of rear brake pad linings

Fail 3 Dec 2007 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

unable to make clear visual inspection of rear brake pad linings

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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AJ52 MBF is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,988 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 MBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ52 MBF is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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