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PE04 VLX

2004 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,986 mi
Last recorded49,986 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 VLX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 49,975 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 35,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,002 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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PE04 VLX is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE04 VLX, 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 PE04 VLX registered?

PE04 VLX is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is PE04 VLX safe to buy?

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