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DV52 VFW

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,016 mi
Last recorded63,016 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VFW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,016 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on .

small chip on near side screen . not in a zone.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on .

small chip on near side screen . not in a zone.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,330 miles

SEVERAL HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULBS ARE INOP;

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/F WINDSCREEN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4 BREADTH OF TREAD

THE O/S/F STEERING RACK IS DAMP

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Fail 7 Jan 2009 99,330 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SEVERAL HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULBS ARE INOP;

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/F WINDSCREEN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4 BREADTH OF TREAD

THE O/S/F STEERING RACK IS DAMP

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,893 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 72,716 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,716 miles

Rear 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VFW is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV52 VFW, 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 DV52 VFW registered?

DV52 VFW is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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