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RK52 LDZ

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 LDZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,977 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,289 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,756 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,321 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,676 miles

advise brake fluid evident at servo (probable spillage )no visible leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 8,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,151 miles

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,534 miles

front wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 4,388 miles

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread.

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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RK52 LDZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RK52 LDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK52 LDZ registered?

RK52 LDZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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