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AU52 ZXK

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,039 mi
Last recorded64,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZXK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases WHEN COLD (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COMPLETE OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES TO SILL ENDS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 61,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

park brake excess travel

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,924 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper blade split

parking brake excess travel

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,924 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper blade split

parking brake excess travel

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,888 miles

front brakes only just met the brake imbalance requirements

intermittant fault on abs

Fail 10 Jan 2011 45,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,480 miles

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

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

brake service

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,035 miles

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

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

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT TRAVERL

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,518 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,835 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear outer tyre wall scuffed

travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,797 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear outer tyre wall scuffed

travel on handbrake

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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AU52 ZXK is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU52 ZXK, 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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AU52 ZXK is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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