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DE51 LXX

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,709 mi
Last recorded72,709 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 LXX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,709 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,708 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,390 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 61,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 54,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 44,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,765 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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DE51 LXX is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,988 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 DE51 LXX, 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 24 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 LXX registered?

DE51 LXX is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DE51 LXX safe to buy?

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