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YU03 GXW

2003 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 GXW
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,478 miles

Cracks in sidewalls on nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,894 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,894 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,666 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 GXW is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXW, 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

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What year was YU03 GXW registered?

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

Is YU03 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 GXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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