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KX51 BAO

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,429 mi
Last recorded87,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BAO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,883 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear brake pipe showing sings of corrorsion

headlight unit lens milky

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,879 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear brake pipe showing sings of corrorsion

headlight unit lens milky

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,655 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,011 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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KX51 BAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 KX51 BAO, 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 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX51 BAO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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