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DF03 YDE

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,193 mi
Last recorded91,193 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YDE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,193 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,437 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise slight play nsf link arm

Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,437 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise slight play nsf link arm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,067 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,207 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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DF03 YDE is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF03 YDE, 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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What year was DF03 YDE registered?

DF03 YDE is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is DF03 YDE safe to buy?

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