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GX51 VFT

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,401 mi
Last recorded48,401 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,401 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,740 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,270 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,944 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 20,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,922 miles

cant see front brake pad depths

front brake discs edges corroded

nearside rear tyre very perished

Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,198 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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GX51 VFT is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX51 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

GX51 VFT is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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