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NU55 UKA

2005 Kia Shuma

Silver Diesel 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,498 mi
Last recorded98,498 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UKA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,001 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 94,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,954 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,072 miles

Nearside seat belt buckle casing damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,610 miles

advise on damaged n/s/r seatbelt buckle

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,213 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 156,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 16,484 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,061 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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NU55 UKA is a 2005 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU55 UKA, 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 21 years old, this Kia Shuma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU55 UKA registered?

NU55 UKA is a 2005 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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