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GY52 VFS

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VFS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,567 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,884 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2009 16,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

middle and rear section exhausts corroding

nsf headlight pattern poor

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,189 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 11 Dec 2007 12,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

door shuts are partially covered

engine covers are in place

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads appear low and the discs have surface corrosion

handbrake may need attention

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 8,115 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Engine covers in place

Exhaust system corroded

Rear wiper blade perished

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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GY52 VFS is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY52 VFS, 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 GY52 VFS registered?

GY52 VFS is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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