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WP53 YGX

2004 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,068 mi
Last recorded86,068 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma II50,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 YGX
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,068 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but not affecting support of exhaust system

Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,480 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but not affecting support of exhaust system

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,096 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,096 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,394 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,394 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,302 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,302 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,955 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 33,135 miles

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

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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WP53 YGX is a 2004 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WP53 YGX, 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 WP53 YGX registered?

WP53 YGX is a 2004 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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