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WJ52 RZE

2002 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 RZE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 103,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,816 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,001 miles

center rear exhaust bracket corroded rear exhaust box recomend replacement soon

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not within center 3/4 of tread

rear exhaust bracket broken due to excessive corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 2 Oct 2009 64,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rattling

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rattling

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,066 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 11 Oct 2008 57,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,656 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,661 miles

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

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

slight damage to front index plate

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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WJ52 RZE is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ52 RZE, 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 WJ52 RZE registered?

WJ52 RZE is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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