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RF52 SVJ

2002 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 SVJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,126 miles

PLASTIC WHEEL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,214 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2009 86,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,668 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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RF52 SVJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF52 SVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF52 SVJ registered?

RF52 SVJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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