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GD53 KHJ

2004 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,815 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on both shoulders

Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre bald on both shoulders

Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visible tread over 1/4 of width (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre bald on both shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2017 22,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,371 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch feels to be worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 5,926 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

screw in both rear tyres

slight im balance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2009 5,387 miles

handbrake needs adjusting up slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 2 Feb 2008 4,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,828 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 3,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GD53 KHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD53 KHJ, 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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GD53 KHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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