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WX51 GXL

2001 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 GXL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,995 miles

management light on.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

management light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,709 miles

nearside wiper split.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,709 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside wiper split.

Pass 5 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,522 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 60,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,507 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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WX51 GXL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 WX51 GXL, 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 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 GXL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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