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LK51 VZJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VZJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,692 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,857 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,214 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes binding slightly(would be good to check)

handbrake travel

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 37,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LK51 VZJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK51 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 VZJ registered?

LK51 VZJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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