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YU03 AHC

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,735 mi
Last recorded54,735 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 AHC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 54,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 49,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,807 miles

Offside front track rod end boot has minor damage

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2012 47,805 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front track rod end boot has minor damage

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,784 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,807 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,567 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,556 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake lever travel long .

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,459 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,459 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,300 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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YU03 AHC is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YU03 AHC, 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 YU03 AHC registered?

YU03 AHC is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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