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FE51 RZV

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,550 mi
Last recorded61,550 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 RZV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door checkstrap broken

headlamp height control in car altered

nearside windscreen washer jet not providing washer fluid

offside front position lamp low light output

offside parking brake low effort

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear registration plate poor condition

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door checkstrap broken

headlamp height control in car altered

nearside windscreen washer jet not providing washer fluid

offside front position lamp low light output

offside parking brake low effort

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear registration plate poor condition

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,718 miles

front brake hoses outer wax cover perisheing

rear suspension rubber bushs worn not exssive

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,321 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limet

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2011 52,321 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limet

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,072 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,566 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,566 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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FE51 RZV is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE51 RZV, 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.

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What year was FE51 RZV registered?

FE51 RZV is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FE51 RZV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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