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FG52 FMZ

2002 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,038 mi
Last recorded77,038 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FMZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 77,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer cv gaitor has been re secured and has slight grease around the cv joint

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,244 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,938 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/s/front tyer side wall cut

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,778 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake imbalance 16%

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2007 50,778 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake imbalance 16%

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2006 36,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,804 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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FG52 FMZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG52 FMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG52 FMZ registered?

FG52 FMZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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