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DX51 VTE

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,415 mi
Last recorded65,415 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VTE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 64,573 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,010 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 61,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,413 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,384 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,867 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,950 miles

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

n/s door mirror broken but secure

o/s/f indicator loose but secure

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased

scuffs all around body

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,489 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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DX51 VTE is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DX51 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

DX51 VTE is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DX51 VTE safe to buy?

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