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PO52 WYB

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 WYB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,607 miles

Offside and Nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,607 miles

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

Offside and Nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill starting to corrode

n/s/f outer cv boot badly cracked but not split

number plate lights dim

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill starting to corrode

n/s/f outer cv boot badly cracked but not split

number plate lights dim

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to o/s sill

rear exhaust mount repaired

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s sill

rear exhaust mount repaired

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,168 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,346 miles

n/s/r o/s/r sill starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,346 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r sill starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 9 Oct 2009 38,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,731 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 17,688 miles

Nearside 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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PO52 WYB is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PO52 WYB, 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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PO52 WYB is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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