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LY53 DHV

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 DHV
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,365 miles

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

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

slight corrosion o/s and n/s floor

Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,692 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside wiper arm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside wiper arm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,068 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,528 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LY53 DHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY53 DHV, 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

How do I check the history of LY53 DHV?

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What year was LY53 DHV registered?

LY53 DHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is LY53 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 DHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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