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SP52 HXM

2002 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,394 mi
Last recorded50,394 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HXM
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,019 miles

very slight bind rear brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2010 40,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very slight bind rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,012 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,287 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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SP52 HXM is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP52 HXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP52 HXM registered?

SP52 HXM is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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