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GN51 FFZ

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 68,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,983 miles

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

spare tyre flat and rear wiper torn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

spare tyre flat and rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,049 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)

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,120 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 23,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

crack in nearside rear light lens †oil leaks on engine †nearside rear tyre wearing (3mm) †offside rear tyre wearing (2mm) †

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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GN51 FFZ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 GN51 FFZ, 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 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 FFZ?

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What year was GN51 FFZ registered?

GN51 FFZ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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