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GX51 TAV

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TAV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,873 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,768 miles

Head lamps have poor beam image.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,757 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,385 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,760 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 60,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 53,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,562 miles

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

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

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 TAV is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX51 TAV, 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

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What year was GX51 TAV registered?

GX51 TAV is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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