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DX02 VMZ

2002 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VMZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,542 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,877 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate is starting to deliminate.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 58,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,248 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,787 miles

check engine lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,189 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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DX02 VMZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX02 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 VMZ registered?

DX02 VMZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 VMZ safe to buy?

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