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AO52 VZJ

2002 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,494 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 143,494 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 138,868 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 138,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 127,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 127,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 121,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,145 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,145 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 109,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 108,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,248 miles

Low fluid level lamp flickers but level between marks

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,248 miles

Low fluid level lamp flickers but level between marks

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,421 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 61,488 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 61,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO52 VZJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AO52 VZJ, 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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AO52 VZJ is a 2002 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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