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AF53 ZMU

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZMU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,746 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 84,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,924 miles

FRONT DISC /S RUSTY BRAKE AREA NOT BEING USE TO FULL EFFECT BRAKE READING S OK

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,756 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,997 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,891 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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AF53 ZMU is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 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 AF53 ZMU, 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 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 ZMU registered?

AF53 ZMU is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AF53 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ZMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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