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FX52 DFA

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,487 mi
Last recorded79,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 DFA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,487 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,487 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,357 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,850 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,284 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,525 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,525 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,406 miles

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FX52 DFA is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX52 DFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX52 DFA?

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What year was FX52 DFA registered?

FX52 DFA is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 DFA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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