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RV52 HFX

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,203 mi
Last recorded135,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 HFX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,203 miles

NSF & NSR Antiroll bar links have slight play

Rear Exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2015 135,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

NSF & NSR Antiroll bar links have slight play

Rear Exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,161 miles

some play in rear anti roll bar links rear brakes low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,771 miles

rear ant roll bar links poor / nsr tyre worn head lamp lens poor

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,087 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 103,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,913 miles

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

advise light corrosion on under body inc suspension units

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,149 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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RV52 HFX is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV52 HFX, 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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What year was RV52 HFX registered?

RV52 HFX is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RV52 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 HFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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