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YF03 VSJ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VSJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,937 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r door not opening

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,775 miles

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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YF03 VSJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF03 VSJ, 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 YF03 VSJ registered?

YF03 VSJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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