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WX52 VCE

2002 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VCE
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,138 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth and split on edge

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken (system secure)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 119,837 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth and split on edge

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust hanger broken (system secure)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 111,512 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

wiper blades need adjustment.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,381 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlight lenses deteriorating.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

wiper blades need adjustment.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,219 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST CORROADED BADLY

FRONT DISCS WORN BADLY

REAR PADS WORN LOW

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS WORN BADLY

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST CORROADED BADLY

REAR PADS WORN LOW

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,806 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON OUTER EDGES(185/65/14)

FRONT& REAR PADS WORN LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,729 miles

Brake pads to front and rear wearing close to the legal limit.

Metal brake waring clips to the front brake pads wearing close to brake disc

Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front metal warning clips wearing close to brake disc.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,083 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,986 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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WX52 VCE is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Black 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 II models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 57,198 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX52 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX52 VCE is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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