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WU52 WYJ

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WYJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 79,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount broken away

sp[are soft

Fail 5 Dec 2015 79,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount broken away

sp[are soft

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,218 miles

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

Nearside 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 16 Nov 2011 62,676 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,639 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,603 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,603 miles

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

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

cracks in rear tyres

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,305 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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WU52 WYJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WU52 WYJ, 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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WU52 WYJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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