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DU02 VZH

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VZH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres devoid on inner edges

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,377 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres devoid on inner edges

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 62,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,707 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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DU02 VZH is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU02 VZH, 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.

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What year was DU02 VZH registered?

DU02 VZH is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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