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WX51 GVL

2001 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,563 mi
Last recorded36,563 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 GVL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,619 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,618 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,376 miles

front plate cracked and delaminated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 12,356 miles

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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WX51 GVL is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX51 GVL, 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 WX51 GVL registered?

WX51 GVL is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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