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PN52 DSE

2002 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 DSE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 64,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,779 miles

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

front brake disc worn & corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 56,779 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn & corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 48,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,736 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,017 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,763 miles

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

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

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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PN52 DSE is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PN52 DSE, 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 PN52 DSE registered?

PN52 DSE is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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