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YU03 JWY

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,994 mi
Last recorded27,994 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 JWY
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,993 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,993 miles

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

handbrake too high

Pass 29 May 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,373 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 JWY is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

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

Is YU03 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 JWY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU03 JWY have outstanding finance?

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