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BG04 YMR

2004 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YMR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 63,402 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

N/S C.V. boot perished

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 63,402 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers slightly smear

N/S C.V. boot perished

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,240 miles

front wipers slightly smear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2010 50,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,854 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 39,474 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 31,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,985 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,985 miles

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

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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BG04 YMR is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,106 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 BG04 YMR, 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 22 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG04 YMR registered?

BG04 YMR is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is BG04 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 YMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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