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AO52 AYT

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AYT
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 127,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,835 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 122,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill corroding

Fail 9 May 2019 119,201 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cms mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre perishing

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust support broken

Fail 14 May 2018 116,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre perishing

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 22 May 2017 113,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 113,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2016 107,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 107,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 98,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 98,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 90,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,924 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2012 73,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 73,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 66,605 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 66,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 58,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,249 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,811 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 38,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,259 miles

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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AO52 AYT is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 AYT, 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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AO52 AYT is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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