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YD53 LXR

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,436 mi
Last recorded81,436 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LXR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside fron tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,287 miles

offside fron tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,172 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 59,164 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,676 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,579 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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YD53 LXR is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD53 LXR, 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 YD53 LXR registered?

YD53 LXR is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YD53 LXR safe to buy?

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