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FH52 LRJ

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,447 mi
Last recorded67,447 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

offside front brake pipe corroded

wear in front brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2015 67,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

offside front brake pipe corroded

wear in front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads low

parking brake efficiency just within limit

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,160 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded away from box

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,160 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded away from box

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,302 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,986 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,917 miles

nsf tyre t rated other tyres h rated

Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,917 miles

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

nsf tyre t rated other tyres h rated

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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FH52 LRJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH52 LRJ, 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 FH52 LRJ registered?

FH52 LRJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is FH52 LRJ safe to buy?

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