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MJ04 RCX

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 RCX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 66,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 57,201 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,947 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,711 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,711 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,432 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2007 27,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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MJ04 RCX is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MJ04 RCX, 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 MJ04 RCX registered?

MJ04 RCX is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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