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FJ51 KPU

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KPU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,035 miles

both sides front brake discs rusty on inner face

both sides front outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine malfunction light on

exhaust very rusty

signs of corrosion to n/s/outer sill

Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake discs rusty on inner face

both sides front outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine malfunction light on

exhaust very rusty

signs of corrosion to n/s/outer sill

Fail 7 Dec 2010 64,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front indicators faded slightly

engine light on

front discs corroding

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

oil leaks on engine

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,534 miles

both sides front indicators faded slightly

engine light on

front discs corroding

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

oil leaks on engine

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,350 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front amber indicators fading

both sides front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs worn

oil leaks on engine and gear box

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,297 miles

both front indicator bulbs fading slightly

both rear outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine light on

n/s/r centre brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,538 miles

hand brake reserve travel low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,299 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

signs of corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight distortion on both front brake discs

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,133 miles

signs of deterioration to exhaust rear flanges.

slight cracking to both outer c/v gaiters.

slight exhaust gas leak on front silencer.

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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FJ51 KPU is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FJ51 KPU, 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 FJ51 KPU registered?

FJ51 KPU is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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