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MJ02 KFO

2002 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 KFO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,402 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedel rubber is worn

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails rear inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 23 Oct 2014 106,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedel rubber is worn

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails rear inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front light unit lens are staryting to mist and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front light unit lens are staryting to mist and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 30 May 2012 100,965 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 17 May 2012 100,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 May 2011 97,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine light on

rear n/s discs worn and scored

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 May 2011 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

rear n/s discs worn and scored

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2010 88,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light staying on

front brake pads starting to wear

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear and corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

spare tyre worn

travel in hand brake

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2010 88,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine light staying on

front brake pads starting to wear

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs starting to wear and corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

spare tyre worn

travel in hand brake

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2009 78,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

front side lights dull

Fail 19 May 2009 78,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

front side lights dull

Pass 16 May 2008 68,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes startingto deteriorate. rear pads starting to wear

Fail 8 May 2007 61,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 49,440 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MJ02 KFO is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ02 KFO, 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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MJ02 KFO is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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