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WP03 YHV

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YHV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,975 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front strut top slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,975 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front strut top slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,860 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,859 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,024 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,023 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking and worn slightly on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,368 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded + 1x hanger missing.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seatbelt twisted.

Nearside wiper blade worn.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 91,368 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded + 1x hanger missing.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seatbelt twisted.

Nearside wiper blade worn.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,869 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 89,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,512 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

HEADLIGHT LENS DAMAGED AND STARTING TO FADE.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F TYRE;WORN INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,479 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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WP03 YHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP03 YHV, 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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WP03 YHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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