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DG03 JYP

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JYP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 58,179 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracks on inside edge

offside rear disc very rusty

Fail 20 May 2013 58,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracks on inside edge

offside rear disc very rusty

Pass 5 May 2010 100,791 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 JYP is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DG03 JYP, 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 JYP registered?

DG03 JYP is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is DG03 JYP safe to buy?

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