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WJ53 GWY

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,330 mi
Last recorded49,330 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 GWY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 49,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge perished on side wall

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

Offside Front Lower wing holed and corroded

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

outer rear sills poor

rear wheel arch's rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,498 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall of tyre and wearing on inner edge slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,040 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,980 miles

air bag light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,046 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,492 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,161 miles

airbag light on!!

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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WJ53 GWY is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WJ53 GWY, 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 WJ53 GWY registered?

WJ53 GWY is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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