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WF52 JBY

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JBY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,259 miles

corrosion offside rear arch

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2018 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion offside rear arch

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s & n/s/r wheel arches

slight corrosion to n/s sill

Fail 17 Dec 2016 94,174 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s & n/s/r wheel arches

slight corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,934 miles

corrosion to rear o/s sill

damage to n/s/r door

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

rear exhaust bracket broken , system supported

Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to n/s/r door

damage to o/s/r door

rear exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

damage to n/s/r door

damage to o/s/f door

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,580 miles

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

front brake balance close to limits 23%

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,978 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn 2-3mm

Fail 2 Feb 2010 55,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn 2-3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,403 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

large travel on hand brake

Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,403 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

large travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,445 miles

Vacume pipe to purge solenoid valve damaged!

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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WF52 JBY is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 54,988 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 WF52 JBY, 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 24 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF52 JBY registered?

WF52 JBY is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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