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DX51 AJY

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AJY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,415 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,881 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 73,861 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,902 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,663 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DX51 AJY is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 DX51 AJY, 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 25 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 DX51 AJY registered?

DX51 AJY is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DX51 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 AJY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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