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YP52 EFG

2002 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma54,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 EFG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,657 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 96,765 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 96,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,265 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 48,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YP52 EFG is a 2002 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YP52 EFG, 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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YP52 EFG is a 2002 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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