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SV51 LMX

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LMX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,778 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

d/s wiper torn advise

front cross member under bonnet corroded advise.

fuel tank got 2 pitmarks advise?

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 76,632 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,290 miles

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

Very little reserve handbrake travel †

Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 40,931 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 LMX is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LMX, 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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SV51 LMX is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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