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YU04 JHJ

2004 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 JHJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket missing due to corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2016 56,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket missing due to corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 52,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front inner edge worn on tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front inner edge worn on tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,119 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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,935 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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YU04 JHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,106 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 YU04 JHJ, 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 22 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YU04 JHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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