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WJ53 YSB

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YSB
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,763 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 67,763 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust front pipe support clamp loose

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,640 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Some rust starting to appear at N/S/R outer sill area

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,640 miles

Some rust starting to appear at N/S/R outer sill area

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,371 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,572 miles

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

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

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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WJ53 YSB is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ53 YSB, 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.

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What year was WJ53 YSB registered?

WJ53 YSB is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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