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YU03 KSX

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,444 miles

exhaust backbox mounts worn/corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust backbox mounts worn/corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,855 miles

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

nearside wiper arm has slight play in fixings

Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,854 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper arm has slight play in fixings

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,631 miles

front brake discs wearing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,456 miles

front brakes due for servicing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,469 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,718 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,718 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,914 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 KSX is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

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

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