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YM03 VOG

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,410 mi
Last recorded67,410 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VOG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,401 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,298 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,509 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,509 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,354 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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YM03 VOG is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM03 VOG, 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 YM03 VOG registered?

YM03 VOG is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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