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HW52 BVS

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BVS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,635 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,339 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 30,486 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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HW52 BVS is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW52 BVS, 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 HW52 BVS registered?

HW52 BVS is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HW52 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 BVS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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