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GF52 BTU

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 BTU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light active

Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,446 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,692 miles

accident damage to nearside rear corner

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill panel

Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

o/s head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,562 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

small cut on n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,562 miles

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

small cut on n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,486 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,230 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,833 miles

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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GF52 BTU is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GF52 BTU, 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.

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What year was GF52 BTU registered?

GF52 BTU is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GF52 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 BTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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