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GX51 SZG

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SZG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,543 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,595 miles

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

minimum seat belts fitted at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,627 miles

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

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

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Steering rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 37,341 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,255 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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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GX51 SZG is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX51 SZG, 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.

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What year was GX51 SZG registered?

GX51 SZG is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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