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AO52 VZX

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,864 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel is binding

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside / offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,779 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,806 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,970 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,548 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,990 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 VZX is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VZX, 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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What year was AO52 VZX registered?

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

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