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CN51 TZR

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,352 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,185 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,910 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,910 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light staying on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 60,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Aug 2005 58,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 58,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear 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 TZR is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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