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YM03 WSE

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,230 mi
Last recorded55,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WSE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,908 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 52,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,632 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,907 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 WSE is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

YM03 WSE is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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