Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Kia Shuma Ii?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Kia Shuma Ii?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Kia Shuma Ii?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Kia Shuma Ii vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Kia Shuma Ii reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2004 Kia Shuma Ii has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Kia Shuma Ii?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Shuma Ii (2004)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.1% first-time pass rate

2004 Kia Shuma Ii

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2004 Kia Shuma Ii. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Kia Shuma II passes its MOT first time in only 72.1% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these cars (23.3%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a genuine red flag for any buyer. This combination suggests reliability issues beyond normal wear for a car of this age.

At an average mileage of 55,204 km, these cars have been moderately used for their nearly two decades on the road, yet they're averaging 2.78 failures and 11.7 advisories per test, pointing to systemic problems with electrics, suspension, or emissions control rather than isolated faults. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic familiar with Kias, and budget for repairs—these cars will likely need them sooner than their age alone suggests.

We have limited data for the 2004 Kia Shuma Ii — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.1%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

23.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.78

Over 9.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 38k–65k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	99	72.4%	2.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Kia Shuma Ii vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

49,900

typical

37,593

low mileage

65,387

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Kia Shuma Ii vehicles fall between 37,593 and 65,387 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 37,593 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 37,593–65,387 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Kia Shuma Iis sit.

⚠ Over 88,272 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Kia Shuma Ii — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2004 Kia Shuma Iis are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

9.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.78

Avg failures per vehicle

11.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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