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MT04 ZHJ

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 72,101 miles

windscreen marked by old wiper blade but not obscuring view

Fail 19 May 2010 72,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen marked by old wiper blade but not obscuring view

Fail 18 May 2010 72,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

MIL light on

nearside front antiroll bar bush worn

Pass 26 May 2009 58,584 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 43,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 31,766 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 31,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MT04 ZHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT04 ZHJ, 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 MT04 ZHJ registered?

MT04 ZHJ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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