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DV52 VEM

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,764 mi
Last recorded26,764 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VEM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,764 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 26,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,280 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 26,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 26,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 24,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,559 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 23,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 22,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,837 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,627 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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DV52 VEM is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DV52 VEM, 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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DV52 VEM is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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