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ML52 JWE

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 JWE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,568 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion throughout to underside

Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,568 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion throughout to underside

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,290 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,226 miles

Rear of Exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,704 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 20,493 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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ML52 JWE is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ML52 JWE, 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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What year was ML52 JWE registered?

ML52 JWE is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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