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FJ51 KRV

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KRV
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 86,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system poor

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,764 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system poor

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,305 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,965 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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FJ51 KRV is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 KRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 KRV registered?

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

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