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AO52 VZW

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 97,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 May 2016 97,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 May 2015 95,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorating

both front tyres low on and perishing

corrodion to o/s/r sill end and outer sill

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

rear number plate deteriorating

various heat sheilds loose

Fail 30 Apr 2015 95,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorating

both front tyres low on and perishing

corrodion to o/s/r sill end and outer sill

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

rear number plate deteriorating

various heat sheilds loose

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,307 miles

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,085 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside parking brake eff

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,827 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 VZW is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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