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GN02 SYO

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 SYO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 74,045 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch (front of) corroding within suspension prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2015 74,034 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch (front of) corroding within suspension prescribed area

Fail 25 Apr 2015 74,022 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,385 miles

Front numberplate deteriorating

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

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,365 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,529 miles

Front No plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,529 miles

Front No plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,403 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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GN02 SYO is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN02 SYO, 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

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What year was GN02 SYO registered?

GN02 SYO is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is GN02 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 SYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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