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SJ52 GBZ

2002 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,644 mi
Last recorded43,644 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 GBZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,836 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 8,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ52 GBZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ52 GBZ, 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 SJ52 GBZ registered?

SJ52 GBZ is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SJ52 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ52 GBZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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