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YR53 LXA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LXA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,464 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 72,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,005 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,005 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,100 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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YR53 LXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR53 LXA registered?

YR53 LXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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