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AJ03 DYH

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DYH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offide rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,904 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,904 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,929 miles

abnormal noise from engine.

mil light on.

slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,140 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades poor

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,326 miles

offsde and nearside brake pipes corroding at the rear.

oil leak,gearbox.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,525 miles

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

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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AJ03 DYH is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 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 AJ03 DYH, 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 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 DYH is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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