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GX52 VHR

2002 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,115 mi
Last recorded60,115 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VHR
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear registration plates becoming slightly deteriorated

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded on inner face

slight P.A.S leaks

slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear registration plates becoming slightly deteriorated

both front tyres becoming low

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded on inner face

slight P.A.S leaks

slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2010 54,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,903 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,903 miles

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

Front And Rear Number Plates Slighty Deteriorated.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,163 miles

front brake pads approx half worn

front/rear number plates in poor condition

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit worn on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads approx half worn

front/rear number plates in poor condition

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,592 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,468 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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GX52 VHR is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX52 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX52 VHR is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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