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SJ51 FNH

2001 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 FNH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,812 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,562 miles

advise both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Fail 12 May 2009 45,562 miles

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

advise osr service brake poor effort

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 36,742 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,082 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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SJ51 FNH is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ51 FNH, 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 SJ51 FNH registered?

SJ51 FNH is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SJ51 FNH safe to buy?

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