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FN04 TWJ

2004 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 TWJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,412 miles

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

offside handbrake performance down

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,840 miles

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

all brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,416 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

front and rear tyres wearing on the inside edges.

surface rust on front and rear brake discs faces.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 45,025 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

front and rear tyres wearing on the inside edges.

surface rust on front and rear brake discs faces.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,456 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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FN04 TWJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FN04 TWJ, 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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What year was FN04 TWJ registered?

FN04 TWJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is FN04 TWJ safe to buy?

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