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HJ52 BCO

2002 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,524 mi
Last recorded80,524 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 BCO
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,026 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 62,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,021 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,940 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 41,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,555 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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HJ52 BCO is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ52 BCO, 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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What year was HJ52 BCO registered?

HJ52 BCO is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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