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VE53 LYW

2004 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma II50,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LYW
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VE53 LYW is a 2004 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,148 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 VE53 LYW, 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 22 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE53 LYW registered?

VE53 LYW is a 2004 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is VE53 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 LYW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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