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DU53 YZA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YZA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,147 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,620 miles

rear exhaust silencer pipe and flange and centre silencer pipe is corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer pipe and flange and centre silencer pipe is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake only just meets required standards

Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just meets required standards

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,487 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 23,487 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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DU53 YZA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,294 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 YZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU53 YZA registered?

DU53 YZA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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