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MV52 UKL

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 UKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2023 63,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wiper arms deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,439 miles

Front both sides wishbones corroded

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

subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 60,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides wishbones corroded

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

subframe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,687 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 15,483 miles

both rear tyres have nails protruing on edges off tread

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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MV52 UKL is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV52 UKL, 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 MV52 UKL registered?

MV52 UKL is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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