MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust bracket deteriorated
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
battery clamp corroded
exhaust corroded
exhaust mounts worn
front chassis area slight corrosion
front subframe corroded
front susspension mounts corroded
rear subframe corroded
rear susspension mount corroded
under bonnet topp of front bumper covered with duck tape
x4 inner wheel arch covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp lens's deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
slighty excessive travel in foot brake operation
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise exhaust internal fault
ADVISE WHEELS OFF BRAKE CHECK
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise corrosion on front disc
advise engine light on on dash
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge legal at test
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge legal at test
little reserve travel on park brake lever
oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?
Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX51 VNW is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 RX51 VNW, 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 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RX51 VNW registered?
RX51 VNW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is RX51 VNW safe to buy?
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