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2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 URL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,107 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhust bracket staring to corroad

Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,105 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding

rear exhust bracket staring to corroad

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,410 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 32,410 miles

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

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 URL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 URL, 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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FJ51 URL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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