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KP52 VBL

2002 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VBL
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 145,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 117,332 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,482 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,482 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,782 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,884 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,088 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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KP52 VBL is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Red 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 KP52 VBL, 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 KP52 VBL registered?

KP52 VBL is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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