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MT02 VRD

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VRD
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 136,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 126,749 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 126,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,099 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,099 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,414 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 98,414 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 91,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,892 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,053 miles

Gearbox crossmember bolt slightly damaged.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 57,053 miles

Gearbox crossmember bolt slightly damaged.

nail in tyre

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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MT02 VRD is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT02 VRD, 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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MT02 VRD is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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