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GN52 VEK

2002 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,127 mi
Last recorded34,127 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VEK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,127 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,125 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,790 miles

exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 27,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,681 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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GN52 VEK is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN52 VEK, 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 GN52 VEK registered?

GN52 VEK is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GN52 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VEK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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