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KN04 YCG

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 YCG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspension noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,964 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges and low on tread.

rear brake pads appear very low.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,289 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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KN04 YCG is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN04 YCG, 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 KN04 YCG registered?

KN04 YCG is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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