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FX51 FUW

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FUW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded/taped over

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,566 miles

Front wheel arches corroded.

both rear wheel arches taped over

Fail 28 Mar 2015 118,566 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wheel arches corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,345 miles

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

body corroded on rear and front wheel arches

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,320 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,233 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,206 miles

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

NSF TYRE SHOULDE4RING

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,447 miles

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

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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FX51 FUW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX51 FUW, 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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FX51 FUW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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