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YP03 VKT

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VKT
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 79,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 70,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 58,920 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust heatshiel insecure

nearside handbrake effort poor

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

several metal brake pipes surface condition is poor

Pass 13 May 2009 58,920 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust heatshiel insecure

nearside handbrake effort poor

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

several metal brake pipes surface condition is poor

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s number plate light dim

slight screen damage

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 24,597 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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YP03 VKT is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YP03 VKT, 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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YP03 VKT is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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