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YF03 JYB

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,218 mi
Last recorded85,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JYB
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,980 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,279 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,279 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,773 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,897 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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YF03 JYB is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF03 JYB, 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 YF03 JYB registered?

YF03 JYB is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YF03 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 JYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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