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BW53 GYJ

2004 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma II50,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,052 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 34,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,125 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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BW53 GYJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,148 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 BW53 GYJ, 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 22 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 BW53 GYJ registered?

BW53 GYJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 GYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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