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DY52 YVJ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 YVJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light cluster has slight damage to the lens

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light cluster has slight damage to the lens

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,988 miles

OFF SIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH AND DROP LINK IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OFF SIDE REAR INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH AND DROP LINK IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion and pitting to rear discs

Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** rear brake discs heavily corroded / pitted

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clutch worn

engine management light is on

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated and slight play

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 85,473 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 85,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 74,650 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 74,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 63,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,024 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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DY52 YVJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,294 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 DY52 YVJ, 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 23 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 DY52 YVJ registered?

DY52 YVJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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