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AO52 VZK

2002 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Shuma II57,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZK
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,019 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)

near side rear lens craked but not showing white light

Fail 23 Jan 2013 92,016 miles

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

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)

near side rear lens craked but not showing white light

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,232 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,252 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,352 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 47,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,158 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,961 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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AO52 VZK is a 2002 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZK, 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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What year was AO52 VZK registered?

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

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