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WA51 VOC

2001 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VOC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,848 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,984 miles

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

centre exhaust section blowing

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,337 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 VOC is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOC, 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 WA51 VOC registered?

WA51 VOC is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is WA51 VOC safe to buy?

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