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MX51 WTC

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,494 mi
Last recorded54,494 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,494 miles

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

fuel filter rusted may start to leak petrol

Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,494 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filter rusted may start to leak petrol

Pass 14 May 2013 59,844 miles

windscreen badly marcked

Fail 14 May 2013 59,842 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen badly marcked

Pass 14 May 2012 57,064 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 May 2012 57,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 May 2011 54,240 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,720 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,158 miles

engine mgmt lamp on

handbrake lever requires adjustment - advise ok at time of test

slight leak on exhaust - advise needs attention

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,707 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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MX51 WTC is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MX51 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

MX51 WTC is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is MX51 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 WTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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