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SF51 GWL

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GWL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,701 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,030 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake sitting quite high (NOT MUCH FREEPLAY LEFT)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,373 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,184 miles

handbrake travel.exhaust poor condition.surface rust to brake pipes.n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,147 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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SF51 GWL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SF51 GWL, 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 SF51 GWL registered?

SF51 GWL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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