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MA04 LJK

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 LJK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 93,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,256 miles

both rear and offside front outer tyre walls are cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,256 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)

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

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

both rear and offside front outer tyre walls are cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 75,811 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,856 miles

both front, and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,013 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,439 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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MA04 LJK is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA04 LJK, 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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MA04 LJK is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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