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WA51 NUW

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NUW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Nov 2010 95,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,285 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,284 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,480 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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WA51 NUW 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 WA51 NUW, 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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WA51 NUW is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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