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YU03 GXR

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,401 miles

exhaust corroded & leaking

inner sills corroded

offside rear brake sticking

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

both front headlights deteriorated

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working O/S N/S (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S N/S (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion O/S N/S OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded centre

exhaust mounts corroded rear

front anti roll bar corroded

front discs pitted

fuel filter corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,477 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 73,854 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 9 May 2009 54,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,707 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 39,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,900 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 GXR is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YU03 GXR, 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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YU03 GXR is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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