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DG03 BYV

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,790 mi
Last recorded57,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BYV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 57,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective not checked boot full ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 27,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,732 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,272 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,013 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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DG03 BYV is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG03 BYV, 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 DG03 BYV registered?

DG03 BYV is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is DG03 BYV safe to buy?

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