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MX51 OWJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,847 mi
Last recorded59,847 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OWJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2014 59,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

exhaust baffles broken up [rattle]

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,705 miles

brake peddel rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 52,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake peddel rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine light on

front c/v boots perrished

Fail 13 Jan 2012 45,713 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

front c/v boots perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,874 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,874 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,683 miles

engine missfire and management light staying on

Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,683 miles

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

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

engine missfire and management light staying on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,938 miles

horn weak

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight leak from centre exhaust section

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,785 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 12,205 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MX51 OWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 MX51 OWJ, 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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What year was MX51 OWJ registered?

MX51 OWJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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