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WF52 VUU

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,924 mi
Last recorded63,924 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VUU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,924 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust rear silencer mounting corroded through

handbrake travel

nearside front wiper spindle worn

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust rear silencer mounting corroded through

handbrake travel

nearside front wiper spindle worn

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,022 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,427 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,877 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,317 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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WF52 VUU is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WF52 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

WF52 VUU is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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