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AK53 HMJ

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HMJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,326 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both front floor panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 185,000 miles

OS lower sill is corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 185,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OS lower sill is corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,613 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,613 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,557 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 44,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,642 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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AK53 HMJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK53 HMJ, 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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AK53 HMJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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