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EO51 BVW

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BVW
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,550 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 97,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,027 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 51,207 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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EO51 BVW is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO51 BVW registered?

EO51 BVW is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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