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WJ52 UNM

2002 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UNM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Unable to inspect front and rear pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to inspect front and rear pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,952 miles

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

Unable to inspect brake pads due to wheel cap design

n.s.f anti roll bar link has play in a ball join

when spining up the passenger side rear wheel,there is a noise unable to disquish wheel bearing/brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,353 miles

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

unable to inspect front and rear pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,680 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,386 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

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 UNM is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ52 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

WJ52 UNM is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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