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SP51 HPA

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,440 mi
Last recorded62,440 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HPA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,057 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER POOR

NOTED DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT

NOTED SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,104 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,085 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 44,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,320 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,318 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,438 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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SP51 HPA is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP51 HPA, 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 SP51 HPA registered?

SP51 HPA is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SP51 HPA safe to buy?

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