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GF52 UGW

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,062 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,172 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front floor pans also opn nearaside rear outer sill.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion under car and on sills, ok at time of test.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 96,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion under car and on sills, ok at time of test.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

cut to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

engine management light on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 79,797 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Wiper wear marks showing and beginning to judder across the windscreen.

Fail 4 May 2012 79,797 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Wiper wear marks showing and beginning to judder across the windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2011 76,364 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,251 miles

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

windscreen wiper function not correct at all speeds motor needs attention.

Pass 1 May 2009 56,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice high hand brake travel

Pass 16 May 2008 46,457 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,606 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 UGW is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UGW, 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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GF52 UGW is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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