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WJ04 PWZ

2004 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,526 mi
Last recorded64,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma49,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 PWZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front some surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

some surface corrosion to rear suspention ironwork

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front some surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

some surface corrosion to rear suspention ironwork

Pass 6 May 2016 62,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to rear tyres

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 11 May 2015 61,291 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to suspension ironwork

Fail 11 May 2015 61,291 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to suspension ironwork

Pass 8 May 2014 59,590 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 59,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 58,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv heat sheild vibrating

Pass 10 May 2012 56,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,682 miles

NO CLEAR CHECK TO REAR PADS(TRIMS)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2010 52,479 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 52,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 48,139 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 48,136 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 40,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,140 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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WJ04 PWZ is a 2004 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ04 PWZ, 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 WJ04 PWZ registered?

WJ04 PWZ is a 2004 Kia Shuma, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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