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RJ52 FXB

2002 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,026 mi
Last recorded169,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 FXB
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 169,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

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

Offside and nearside headlamp dip beam patterns deteriorated - nearside on upper height limit

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 4 Nov 2011 169,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

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

Offside and nearside headlamp dip beam patterns deteriorated - nearside on upper height limit

Temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 23 Oct 2010 154,395 miles

Front brake imbalance measured at 22%

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 154,395 miles

Front brake imbalance measured at 22%

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 134,932 miles

Brake servo damp and paint peeling

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 24 Oct 2009 134,932 miles

Brake servo damp and paint peeling

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2008 113,788 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 73,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,929 miles

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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RJ52 FXB is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ52 FXB, 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 RJ52 FXB registered?

RJ52 FXB is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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