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SV51 FNJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 FNJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,430 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,808 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pipes to rear cylinders corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

power steering noisy

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,763 miles

brake pipes to rear cylinders corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

power steering noisy

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,821 miles

both brake pipes to rear brake cylinders corroded slightly

both brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre at 3mm

oil leak from emgine

oil leak from gearbox

slight powersteering fluid leak at steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2005 36,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both brake pipes to rear cylinders slightly corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre at 3mm

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from steering rack

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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SV51 FNJ 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 62.5%.

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 SV51 FNJ, 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 SV51 FNJ registered?

SV51 FNJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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