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RA52 AVW

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 AVW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not an obligatory mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

internal rattle from exhaust system - centre silencer?

Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not an obligatory mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

internal rattle from exhaust system - centre silencer?

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,056 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,447 miles

ns rear shock damp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,820 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,493 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,107 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,825 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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RA52 AVW is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA52 AVW, 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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RA52 AVW is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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