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BD51 RDZ

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RDZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,081 miles

engine management light on

long park brake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

long park brake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,599 miles

management lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,106 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,214 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight excess travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,088 miles

Both front wipers split, although still clearing the screen adequatly for test.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,716 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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BD51 RDZ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 BD51 RDZ, 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 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 RDZ registered?

BD51 RDZ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BD51 RDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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