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BD51 RFK

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RFK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,370 miles

Exhaust rear mountings broken and replaced by twisted wire

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp mounting damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear mountings broken and replaced by twisted wire

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp mounting damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 71,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,309 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,808 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 RFK is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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