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MF51 BHW

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BHW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,352 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective have slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 35,496 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

corrosion to suspension and braking components

cracks in tyres

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,058 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres,cracks and wearing uneven

Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,690 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres,cracks and wearing uneven

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,522 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,441 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 22,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 10,223 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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MF51 BHW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MF51 BHW, 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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MF51 BHW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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