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YU03 GXP

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GXP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2015 81,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,555 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 78,555 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,307 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 70,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,787 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 19,569 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,569 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,001 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 GXP 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 YU03 GXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU03 GXP?

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What year was YU03 GXP registered?

YU03 GXP is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YU03 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 GXP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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