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RV52 LMJ

2002 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald outside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre bald outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,001 miles

Hand brake reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 64,492 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,875 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

both head light faint patterns

engine cover and under tray firtted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,392 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,280 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,355 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,336 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,473 miles

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

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 LMJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV52 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

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