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AJ53 WCR

2004 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WCR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under vehicle slight corrosion n/s sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 73,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 85% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under vehicle slight corrosion n/s sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,418 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,163 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,862 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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AJ53 WCR is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ53 WCR, 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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What year was AJ53 WCR registered?

AJ53 WCR is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is AJ53 WCR safe to buy?

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