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EN53 FVX

2004 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FVX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,839 miles

Clutch pedal has no anti slip pad fitted

end of n/s wiper blade coming apart

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch pedal has no anti slip pad fitted

end of n/s wiper blade coming apart

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Outer CV gaitors perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,894 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 64,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 48,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,153 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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EN53 FVX is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,106 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 FVX, 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 22 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN53 FVX is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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