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BU51 CGO

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CGO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,849 miles

Both front tyres showing cracks to the walls

Bothrear tyres showing cracks to the walls

Exhaust centre box blowing

N/S and O/S front brake pads low

O/S Rear tie bar rear bush cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor image from both headlights

Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres showing cracks to the walls

Bothrear tyres showing cracks to the walls

Exhaust centre box blowing

N/S and O/S front brake pads low

O/S Rear tie bar rear bush cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor image from both headlights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,835 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

brake pipe to offside front flex getting corroded

front pads getting low

front struts getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

rear tie bar bushes getting worn

small hole nearside c.v boot

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both c.v boots getting perished and showing signs of cracking

both rear tie bar front and rear bushes getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

rear brake backplates getting corroded

some corrosion rear subframe

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,369 miles

some corrosion rear subframe

rear brake backplates getting corroded

both c.v boots getting perished and showing signs of cracking

both rear tie bar front and rear bushes getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,275 miles

brake pipe to offside rear cylinder getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

rear tie bar bushes getting perished

some play steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,548 miles

brake pipe to offside front flex getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

rear tie bar bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,810 miles

both rear tie bar front and rear bushes getting perished

exhaust system getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

handbrake travel lazy

some play front drop links

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,165 miles

exhaust system getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,336 miles

exhaust centre box blowing slightly

front crankshaft oil seal weeping slightly

rear exhaust getting corroded

rear tie bar rear mounting bushes getting perished

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,904 miles

nearside front seatbelt webbing showing signs of fraying

rear tyres getting low

steering rack weeping slightly

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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BU51 CGO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU51 CGO, 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 BU51 CGO registered?

BU51 CGO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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