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DN53 JHJ

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JHJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 54,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded but not excessively, most under body of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded but not showing holes at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,369 miles

nsr and osr outer sills are slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 52,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,199 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,392 miles

EML on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,992 miles

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

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

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

all suspension arms have general corrosion

exhaust rear section corroded but not excessive

o/s/f wiper blade pivot worn but still secure and clearing screen ok

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,946 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake discs slightly scored

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,915 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,936 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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DN53 JHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN53 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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DN53 JHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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