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EX52 GVU

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GVU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,093 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,281 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,928 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,612 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,690 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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EX52 GVU is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EX52 GVU, 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 EX52 GVU registered?

EX52 GVU is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EX52 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 GVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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