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FY02 VCT

2002 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,465 mi
Last recorded117,465 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VCT
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 117,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 117,464 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 112,569 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,184 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 93,714 miles

n/s/f tyre has 65 and o/s/f tyre has 60 on it.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,266 miles

rear section of off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,262 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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FY02 VCT is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY02 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY02 VCT is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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