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GN51 FDV

2001 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,361 mi
Last recorded107,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma SX54,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FDV
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 107,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,019 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 83,019 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,518 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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GN51 FDV is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 54,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of GN51 FDV?

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What year was GN51 FDV registered?

GN51 FDV is a 2001 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is GN51 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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