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YM03 WSD

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WSD
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 93,105 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to sills.

Cracks to all tyres.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to sills.

Cracks to all tyres.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,255 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,930 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 39,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres are getting close to wear bands and will prob req replacing before next MOT

Pass 23 May 2006 28,122 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from mid silencer

n/s/r tyre nailed poss punctured

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 WSD is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc 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 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

YM03 WSD is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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