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DY53 GHG

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GHG
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,221 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,744 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,284 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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DY53 GHG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY53 GHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 GHG registered?

DY53 GHG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DY53 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 GHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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