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DF03 YDH

2003 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,168 mi
Last recorded48,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YDH
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,819 miles

engine light on

front and rear pads low

Fail 25 Jul 2012 38,819 miles

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

engine light on

front and rear pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,823 miles

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

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

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 YDH is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

DF03 YDH is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is DF03 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YDH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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