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RY03 VNM

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 VNM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,264 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH THROUGH WING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLED AROUND SUB FRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH THROUGH WING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,114 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 MM TREAD SIZE 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,916 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,205 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,205 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,785 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,863 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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RY03 VNM is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 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 RY03 VNM, 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 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY03 VNM registered?

RY03 VNM is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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