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X428 JOJ

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 JOJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,012 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front & main brake pipes corroding

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust corroded in places

variuos places under vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,012 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front & main brake pipes corroding

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust corroded in places

variuos places under vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,950 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight leak of grease from inner end of nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,336 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

brake pedal anti-slip splitting

rear silencer mounting repaired

Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,336 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

baffles loose in rear silencer

brake pedal anti-slip splitting

rear silencer mounting repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2007 40,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 34,826 miles

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

handbrake high b ut serviceable

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

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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X428 JOJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X428 JOJ, 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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What year was X428 JOJ registered?

X428 JOJ is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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