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CN51 JNU

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JNU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,720 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake travel floors and sills starting to rust

nearside headlight discoloured

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 41,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake and foot brake readings low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside foot and handbrake readings low

Fail 19 Aug 2013 40,456 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside foot and handbrake readings low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,781 miles

handbrake readings low

offside sill starting to rust

slight rear brake inbalance

steering rack damp

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,823 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,823 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,196 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

slight front brake inbalance

slight power steering rack leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight front brake inbalance

slight power steering rack leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,706 miles

both rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

middle exhaust starting to blow

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,132 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6 mm

rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,919 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 29,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,406 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CN51 JNU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CN51 JNU, 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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CN51 JNU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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