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RX51 VNW

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VNW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,713 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,108 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,435 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 58,001 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,160 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge legal at test

Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,847 miles

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.

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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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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RX51 VNW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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